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Morgan Stanley Plans to Lay Off Over 200 Employees by June 17

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
PLANNED DATE
Jun 17, 2025
200 OF 80,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Morgan Stanley has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 3% across key divisions. This decision reflects the company's strategic adjustments in response to current market conditions. While specific numbers of employees affected have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of a broader trend in the financial sector as firms adapt to changing economic circumstances. The exact timeline for these layoffs has not been specified, but they are expected to impact various departments within the organization. This move underscores the ongoing challenges faced by financial institutions in the current economic climate.

Morgan Stanley cut 200 jobs as of June 17, 2025.

That is roughly 0.3% 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 has announced planned job cuts affecting 200 employees, expected around June 2025. Were you notified, or are you still waiting to hear? What is leadership telling employees? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Morgan Stanley.

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Financial Services · 80,000 employees
22
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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