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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Mar 27, 2026

Morgan Stanley Lays Off 2,500 Workers Amid Restructuring

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~3.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
2,500 OF 80,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: three divisions.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Morgan Stanley has laid off 2,500 workers as part of a restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations. This significant reduction in workforce reflects the company's response to changing market conditions and the need to enhance efficiency. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments, although specific locations and divisions have not been detailed. Employees affected will receive severance packages and benefits, as the company navigates through this challenging period. The decision underscores the ongoing adjustments within the financial services sector, as firms adapt to evolving economic landscapes.

Morgan Stanley cut 2,500 jobs affecting its three divisions team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 3.1% of the 80,000 people Morgan Stanley employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 22 layoff events at Morgan Stanley since October 2023, affecting a combined 8,179 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Morgan Stanley cut 2,500 jobs on June 1, 2026. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Morgan Stanley cut 2,500 jobs on January 1, 2026. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Morgan Stanley cut 2,500 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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Financial Services · 80,000 employees
22
EVENTS TRACKED
22K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAR 27, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 16, 2026