Our values aren’t just beliefs—they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities, and one another. Since our founding in 1935, underpinning our history and legacy are five core values. By putting clients first, leading with exceptional ideas, doing the right thing, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back, Morgan Stanley aims to deliver tangible results for today with visionary thinking for the future.
Our employees are our most valued asset. And we invest in them by offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive benefits and perks in the industry to support their and their family’s physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Moreover, we are committed to providing easy access to quality, cost-effective care and to closing gaps in coverage, ensuring we support the diverse needs of our workforce.
If you join us, your benefits will start with the essentials like top-notch health care, a retirement plan with a competitive company match, as well as a robust mental health benefit. Plus, we add extras that make a difference along your work-life journey. See a few key benefits below:
- Physical Health. To help safeguard our employees’ physical health, we cover family memberships to One Medical, a national primary care practice that delivers exceptional in-person and 24/7 virtual care for adults and children. Our medical plan also ensures access to specialized care and personalized support for medical conditions ranging from menopause and diabetes to cancer.
- Mental Health. Your mental wellbeing is equally important. Employees and their dependents each have 16 annual sessions with skilled coaches and therapists, at no cost, and access to mental health doctors. You can also take advantage of free access to a leading mindfulness app and five guest accounts for household members.
- Family Support. Family matters at Morgan Stanley. Whether you’re welcoming a new child, helping your children grow and develop, or caring for aging parents, we have programs to help. We offer generous parental leave (16 weeks for all new parents and an additional 6 to 8 weeks for employees who give birth), as well as caregiver leave when you need to care for a seriously ill family member (4 weeks annually). Other family support programs include a $75,000 family building benefit to offset the cost of fertility treatments (IVF, egg- and sperm-freezing), adoption and surrogacy. Additionally, expert care is available round-the-clock, at no charge, from OB-GYNs, midwives, doulas, lactation, sleep and potty training consultants, speech therapists and child psychologists to name a few. As your child grows, you’ll be able to tap into resources such as breast milk shipping, subsidized backup day care, academic tutoring in 300+ subjects, a college prep program and resources for all-ability children. And for your parents, we offer subsidized temporary in-home care, elder care planning, a legal plan and hearing aid discounts.
- Financial Wellness. Supporting employees’ financial health is also a priority, with options to save and invest through our 401k plan, which has a competitive company match, no administration and low investment fees, an employee stock purchase plan, salary continuation and long-term disability insurance, a student loan refinancing program, financial wellness resources including free money coaching, affordable personal legal services, before-tax savings on your commute, and discounted auto, homeowner/renters and even pet insurance. Additionally, our Wealth Management business offers an array of investing options and platforms, cash management and lending solutions, with several discounts and offers for employees and their families.
- Return to Work Programs. We see great potential in experienced professionals who have taken a career break and are now looking to return to the workforce. We value the life skills and experiences you've gained outside of work and know you can bring a lot to our organization. Whether you’ve stepped away for personal reasons, professional development, or simply to recharge, our 16-week Return to Work program offers the unique opportunity to reintegrate into the work force and build on your existing skillset. Program participants are placed in business units that complement and expand their skills and experiences. Additionally, besides the on the job placement you will receive training, mentorship, coaching and professional development.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, our firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm and everything we do is guided by our five core values: Do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back.
At Morgan Stanley, diversity is an opportunity: not just for clients, but for employees and the firm itself. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate. They reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences, delivering unique ideas and exceptional service to our clients every day.
Employee Networks
Employee networks are a critical part of our inclusion strategy. They drive employee engagement and create a framework for cross-business connectivity and idea sharing. Our employee networks empower employees to connect, share their distinct experiences, learn, develop professionally, support each other and to give back through volunteerism.
Advancing Racial Equity
We believe that advancing racial equity is about intentional, holistic change at the intersection of what we do, who we are and how we engage our communities as a firm. Our work on racial equity focuses on our commitments as a business, as a responsible member of global and local communities, and as an inclusive workplace that values diversity.
In 2020, the firm launched the Institute for Inclusion to support investments in underserved communities and help to accelerate our own internal diversity efforts. The IFI brings our employees, communities, and clients together in a shared commitment to creating a more equitable society.
