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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Mar 27, 2026

Morgan Stanley Lays Off 3% of Workforce Amid Restructuring

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
3,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~3.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
3,000 OF 80,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York, NY, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Morgan Stanley has announced layoffs affecting approximately 3% of its workforce, which translates to around 3,000 employees. The decision comes as part of a restructuring effort within the company. Notably, financial advisors are not included in these layoffs, indicating a targeted approach to workforce reduction. The layoffs are part of broader cost-cutting measures as the company navigates challenging market conditions. The exact date of the layoffs is reported to be effective from October 1, 2023, as the firm adjusts its operations to align with current economic realities.

Morgan Stanley cut 3,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 3.8% 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 3,000 jobs on January 1, 2025. 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 3,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? 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 APR 22, 2026