You get placed on a team that’s supposed to be in line with your future goals/major/career aspirations. My team was completely random and I disliked the entire experience. Your team and what they do sets the whole pace for the summer, and so I wish that was communicated more explicitly.
Advice
Try out something, even if you don’t think the position is for you. You get experience, meet a lot of important and helpful people, and narrow down your future goals.
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Technology Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Great people, great culture! Loved the networking events and outings.
What I wish was different
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Private Wealth Management Intern
June - November 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
It was all about talking to people and interacting with different people from different companies and backgrounds.
What I wish was different
I wish I was more involved with numbers and learned more about what they invest in.
Advice
Always be comfortable talking on the phone.
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Personal Financial Planner Intern
May - August 2018 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
Loved the hours and loved being able to help people plan
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Great internship. Not for most people unless you know someone
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Wealth Management Intern
May - August 2018 • Madison, WI
What I liked
I liked the amount of knowledge that I received from the internship
What I wish was different
I wish that I was able to look more into the stock market and learn from them what they look for
Advice
It was great, but find an internship that doesn't take you just over an hour to get to.
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Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I had the opportunity to complete four 2-week rotations across desks within the Institutional Equity Division. These rotations provided me with enough time to learn, complete projects, and network while also allowing me to experience as many different desks as possible.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been provided with more in-depth desk descriptions a week or two prior to the start of my internship.
Advice
Be willing to rely upon fellow interns and the junior members of desks when you have questions or concerns. It is always better to clarify confusion than to allow it to develop into a misunderstanding or mistake.
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Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The collegial atmosphere, good exposure to full-time experience
What I wish was different
That we had more say in the placement process.
Advice
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Equity Trading Intern
June - August 2018 • Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture
What I liked
Rotation-based approach allowed me to explore different desks within the trading floor.
What I wish was different
More structure than the the typical rotation/project timeline.
Advice
Be openminded and exploratory.
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Private Wealth Management Intern
June - September 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved being able to interact directly with clients and learn about the day-to-day processes of a wealth management group
What I wish was different
I wish it could have been in person. It was virtual due to COVID
Advice
Never underestimate the power of cold outreach
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Fixed Income Sales & Trading Summer Analyst
June 2016 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The people are incredible! Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely wants you to succeed.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would recommend being very proactive in the internship. Make sure to reach out and meet different people in the division--everyone is incredibly welcoming and happy to meet/help interns.
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Operations Intern
June - August 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Meeting new people and learning new things
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was great
Advice
It was a great opportunity to learn about financial services! If you do the work and prepare ahead of time you will succeed.
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Wealth Management Capital Markets Intern
June - August 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved the experience I had with all of my peers and colleagues. I was able to learn a lot about the firm and it’s work even in a remote environment.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared and ask as many questions as you can.
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Wealth Management Operations Summer Analyst
June - August 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Business classes or background was not needed. They taught you everything you needed to know.
What I wish was different
I wish it was in person.
Advice
Don't be nervous to ask question and reach out.
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Equity Research Associate
June - August 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed that the internship featured lots of networking opportunities with senior directors and analysts.
What I wish was different
I definitely wish it was in person, but due to the pandemic it was virtual.
Advice
Network, network, network. Get to know a lot of people and push yourself out of your comfort zone.
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Finance Summer Analyst
June - August 2020 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
The culture and work environment were incredible even through a virtual environment. Everyone was so friendly and willing to help you learn the ins and outs of an investment bank.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Have a natural curiosity, always ask questions, and don't be afraid to ask for help because everyone at MS is willing to help you.
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Operations Intern
June - August 2020 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Opportunity to engage in meaningful work. Team members and managers were always willing to support. Nothing like asking too many questions. Great networking opportunities with different business functions, fellow interns, and senior management.
What I wish was different
This internship was virtual and shortened to 6 weeks but still a great experience.
Advice
You do not need a business major to work here, willingness to learn is the most valuable piece. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or make mistakes, you’re here to learn.
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Corporate Financial Analyst
July - August 2020 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Team work is a big part of the company culture. Everyone is happy to help if you have any questions.
What I wish was different
I wish that the internship wasn't shorten. We ended up cramping 12 weeks of material and work into 6 weeks.
