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Return To Work - Chicago

Morgan Stanley · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your career break and what you are ready to bring back into the workplace now.

What they are checking: Whether they can speak about the break with confidence and connect it to readiness for the work ahead.

What skills or experiences from your time away do you think will make you better at this job?

What they are checking: Whether they see the value in their life experience and can link it to work outcomes.

Tell me about a time in your earlier career when you delivered strong results under pressure.

What they are checking: Whether their past track record shows they can handle the pace of a large financial firm.

Why Morgan Stanley, and why financial services, especially if your background is in another industry?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is specific and considered rather than just wanting any job after a break.

Tell me about a time you had to rebuild a skill or relearn something you used to know well.

What they are checking: Their comfort with being a learner again, which the program expects of every participant.

What would a successful end of the program in May look like for you?

What they are checking: Whether they have clear goals for the program and are thinking about converting it into a lasting role.

What would you do

This is a 16-week program with training and mentorship. How do you plan to get up to speed quickly on tools and processes that changed while you were away?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic, active plan for closing gaps instead of waiting to be taught.

Some roles in the program, like Financial Service Representative, need the SIE exam. How would you prepare for a licensing exam while starting a new role?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage study and work together, and understand licensing is part of the job.

How do you handle getting feedback from a mentor or manager who may be younger or less experienced than you were before your break?

What they are checking: Whether they can accept guidance with humility while still bringing their own judgment.

Imagine your first week, you are given a task in a system you have never used and your mentor is out. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they are resourceful and willing to ask others for help rather than freezing or guessing.

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The full job description

As published by Morgan Stanley.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. Return to Work Program – Chicago At Morgan Stanley, we recognize the immense potential in experienced professionals who have taken a career break and are now eager to return to the workforce. We value the life skills and experiences you've gained outside of work and recognize the significant contributions you can bring to our organization. You don't have to have a background in financial services to have a career with us. We welcome highly motivated candidates from a diverse range of industries and skills. We strive to create a spirit of inclusion by bringing together dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds, talents, perspectives, cultural identities, and experiences. Our Chicago Return to Work Program will run from January 18, 2027 through May 7, 2027 in our Chicago office. This 16-week paid program places participants in roles that align with their existing expertise while also broadening their horizons through comprehensive training, mentorship, and professional development. Explore Chicago Return to Work Program Opportunities: • Return to Work - Financial Service Representative (SIE) | Chicago • Return to Work - Financial Service Representative | Chicago Program Duration: Return to Work programs will run for approximately 16 weeks from January 18, 2027 to May 7, 2027. Eligibility Criteria: This program is designed for individuals who have been out of the workforce for two or more years. The two-year eligibility requirement will be calculated as of the January 2027 program start date. Return to Work Program Compensation : Expected base pay rate during the 16-week Return to Work Program is $28.85 per hour (annualized at $60,000). We invite you to apply and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling professional journey. Applications open September 15 and close October 9, 2026. To learn more about the program, please visit: www.morganstanley.com/returntowork . WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. Salary range for the position: $28.85 and $28.85 per hour . The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and X Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .

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