Morgan Stanley

Return to Work Programs


“When experienced professionals take a career break, our Return to Work program is an excellent opportunity to re-engage and pick up where you left off. At Morgan Stanley, we value the unique perspectives and diverse experiences that program participants bring to the Firm. We have seen some of our best and brightest talent come through this program and we look forward to continuing to support those looking to re-enter the workforce.”

—Mandell Crawley, Chief Human Resources Officer

Is It Time To Start Thinking About Your Career Again?

At Morgan Stanley, 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.

Since 2014, we have enabled over 750 individuals across nine cities around the globe to re-ignite their careers.

Join us at Morgan Stanley to pursue your path to achieving your full potential.

Application Timeline: Applications for all locations globally open on September 15, 2024 and close on October 31, 2024 for most locations. See below for the specific application deadline for each city.

Program Duration: Return to Work programs will run for approximately 16 weeks from March 3, 2025 to June 22, 2025 for most locations. The specific program dates and duration may vary by city.

Eligibility Criteria: This program is designed for individuals who have been out of the workforce for two or more years. The two-year eligibility will be calculated as of March 2025 the program start date.

Program Locations: For the 2025 cycle, programs will be offered in Alpharetta, Baltimore, Bengaluru, Boston, Budapest, Chicago, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Jersey City, London, Mumbai, New York, Salt Lake City, and Tampa.

Business Areas: You don’t have to have a background in financial services to have a career with us. We welcome highly motivated candidates from a diverse range of industries and skills. We strive to create a spirit of inclusion by bringing together and valuing dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds, talents, perspectives, cultural identities and experiences.

Opportunities are available in the following business areas, with  variation by city:

 

Company Management Finance
Global Capital Markets Internal Audit
Investment Banking Investment Management
Legal & Compliance Operations
Research Risk Management
Sales & Trading Technology
Wealth Management  

 

Program Locations

Alpharetta

Return to Work in Alpharetta runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024. Applications are now closed.

Baltimore

Return to Work in Baltimore runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024. Applications are now closed.

Bengaluru

Return to Work in Bengaluru runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was November 30, 2024. Applications are now closed.

Boston

Return to Work in Boston runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024. Applications are now closed.

Budapest

Return to Work in Budapest runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was November 19, 2024. Applications are now closed.

Chicago

Return to Work in Chicago runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024. Applications are now closed.

Frankfurt

Return to Work in Frankfurt runs from March to June.  The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024. Applications are now closed.

Glasgow

Return to Work in Glasgow runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024. Applications are now closed.

Jersey City

Return to Work in Jersey City runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024. Applications are now closed.

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London

Return to Work in London runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024. Applications are now closed.

Mumbai

Return to Work in Mumbai runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was November 30, 2024. Applications are now closed.

New York

Return to Work in New York runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024. Applications are now closed.

Salt Lake City

Return to Work in Salt Lake City runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024. Applications are now closed.

Tampa

Return to Work in Tampa runs from March to June. The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024. Applications are now closed.