Agonizing. Absolutely agonizing. - Barra - Data Analyst Morgan Stanley Employee Review

2.0
14 Aug 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are generally very smart people who work at MSCI Barra. The kitchen is also stocked with lots of free food. The computers are resources are very good. The benefits are also top notch but you do not go to a firm like this because of the benefits.

Cons

The management is poor and the managers drive out the young, hardworking people who do all of the legwork. The firm as a whole has poured a lot of resources into risky proprietary activities that have hurt the rest of the firm. Morale is low but better than other places. Hours are very long given the low pay which leads to low morale.

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Cons

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