Is Morgan Stanley a good company to work for as a Risk Associate?

Risk Associate professionals working at Morgan Stanley have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 150 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Morgan Stanley employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Risk Associate Jobs at Morgan Stanley now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Risk Associate interview questions at Morgan Stanley .

Does Morgan Stanley pay Risk Associate employees well?

Risk Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Morgan Stanley with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 150 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Risk Associate salaries at Morgan Stanley.

How happy are Risk Associate professionals working at Morgan Stanley?

81% of Risk Associate employees at Morgan Stanley would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 18% in the past 12 months. Risk Associate professionals have also rated Morgan Stanley with a 3.5 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Morgan Stanley?

Associate (1459) , Vice President (1154) , Analyst (1054) , Manager (506) , Intern (474) , Director (472) , Financial Advisor (423) , Executive Director (407) , Senior Manager (406) , Senior Associate (342) , Software Engineer (335) , Operations Analyst (288) , Client Service Associate (274) , Software Developer (249) , Summer Analyst (228)

What are the pros of working at Morgan Stanley according to real employee reviews?

"Bank culture is good and professional" ((in 2180 reviews)); "Morgan Stanley employs some great people that are excellent to have in your personal network." ((in 1939 reviews)); "Work life balance is good but ebbs and flows with the times and profit margins." ((in 1160 reviews)); "Benefits are good and usually very competitive with the market" ((in 1154 reviews)); "Pay is good and they provide accommodation which is very close to the office building" ((in 870 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Morgan Stanley according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and requires you to be glued to your desk for most of the day" ((in 764 reviews)); "Long and late working hours" ((in 385 reviews)); "Low compensation compared to GS and JPM" ((in 230 reviews)); "Middle management and some senior management out of their depth and often made up of staff promoted beyond their capability." ((in 126 reviews)); "Upper management is disconnected, unapproachable, and lacks vision" ((in 96 reviews))

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Morgan Stanley Risk Associate reviews

3.9

81% would recommend to a friend

(150 total reviews)

Ted Pick

92% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Risk Associate employees have rated Morgan Stanley with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 150 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Risk Associate professionals have a good working experience there. Morgan Stanley is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Risk Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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150 reviews

4.0

Apr 1, 2026

Good benefits and hybrid work, but fixed promotions

Risk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Hybrid mode of WFH

Cons

Fixed promotion structure and appraisal. (most cases)

3.0

Feb 13, 2026

Good

Risk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pretty good culture and good food benefits

Cons

I hated working long hours

5.0

Feb 3, 2026

Very good to work at

Risk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good quantitative jobs and moving opportunities

Cons

Nothing to highlight, I found myself in a very good work environment

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