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Morgan Stanley is more than a leading financial services firm. With offices spanning 41 countries, our talented and passionate people across the globe bring excellence and integrity to everything we do. Our diverse employees work together to deliver exceptional ideas and solutions to the world’s most complex challenges. 

Return to Work Program – New York

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.  Morgan Stanley’s 16-week paid Return to Work program is based at the firm’s New York office and will run from March to May 2025. 

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 on the job placement, you will receive training, mentorship and professional development.  

We invite you to apply for the Return To Work program in New York. 

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. Discover some of the skills we are seeking for our 2025 cohort below. 

o Corporate Services – Legal & Compliance, Risk Management, Finance, Internal Audit, Human Resources and Corporate Services

o Investment Management – PC&E, Fixed Income, Sales & Marketing, Series 7

o Technology - Software Developer, Java, Web, C++, Full Stack, IOS, Cloud Engineer, Azure, AWS, GCP, Cyber Security, Fraud, Resilience, Fusion, Business Analyst / Project Management, Mainframe, RACF, REXX, Production Management, SRE

o Wealth Management – Leadership, Problem-Solving Analytical Skills, Product Management, Communication Skills

o Sales, Trading, and Research: Product & Project Management, Organizational Skills, Strong Communicator, Understanding of Finance and Associated Products, Ability to Navigate Various Technologies

o Operations: Client Services, Know Your Client (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Regulatory Reporting, Cash Management, Reconciliations, Financing and Collateral, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Trade Support and Processing, Financing and Collateral

To learn more about the program, please visit: www.morganstanley.com/returntowork. 

Qualifications: 

Currently on a career break of at least two years (please note: the two-year eligibility will be calculated as of March 2025, the projected program start date) 

Interested in returning to work on a permanent basis 

Relevant work experience ranging from 5 - 10 years 

Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills 

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley: 

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.  

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents. 

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $100,000 per year at the commencement of employment.  However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary  bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.