Anika's success story: Securing work experience at Morgan Stanley

Anika is an Accounting and Finance student from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She secured work experience at Morgan Stanley in London, through Bright Network.  

First, please tell us a little bit about yourself.

“My interest in financial services is a natural extension of my strengths in numbers and logical reasoning. It combines my desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the opportunity to make impactful financial decisions.

I have always been interested in the world of finance and attracted to the opportunity to combine my love for numbers with my curiosity about how markets operate and the role they play in shaping our global economy.

I decided to attend university, and LSE stood out to me for its prestigious reputation in the fields of Accounting and Finance and its vibrant intellectual community. I knew that studying at LSE would not only allow me to gain in-depth knowledge of the theoretical aspects of finance but also help me develop practical skills through exposure to real-world financial challenges and interactions with industry experts.

I am excited by the prospect of working in an environment that is both intellectually challenging and constantly evolving and am motivated by the potential to contribute to responsible financial practices that promote stability and sustainability in the global market.”

What motivated you to apply for your role?

“I applied to the Virtual Series Insight at Morgan Stanley because I wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the financial services industry from one of the leading global investment banks.

Morgan Stanley's reputation for excellence and innovation in finance is well known, and I saw this programme as a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals.

The virtual format allows me to engage with the content and network with peers and mentors while balancing my academic commitments. I’m particularly interested in gaining insights into different divisions within the firm, such as investment banking, sales and trading and asset management, so this experience will help me refine my career goals within the financial services sector.”

How did Bright Network help you secure your role?

“I found out about the opportunity on the Bright Network website!”

What are you most proud of about your application journey?

“I’m most proud of how much I’ve learnt about application processes and my ability to improve and refine my CV.”

What are your tips for people looking to follow in your footsteps?

“My biggest piece of advice would be to focus on refining your CV.

Read as many articles, watch as many videos and find as many guides as you can to help make your CV the best it can be.

The CV is one of the most important parts of a job application, so it’s important to keep working on it.”

Tell us about the future. What’s next?

“I hope to learn more about financial services and would love to secure a graduate role at Morgan Stanley.”