With our steadily expanding presence in Salt Lake, we have become one of the area’s largest financial services employers, offering rewarding careers across a full spectrum of functions. Employees of all experience levels benefit from the combined strength of our local centers of excellence, industry domain knowledge and global footprint.
Salt Lake
Morgan Stanley’s roots run deep in Salt Lake. For nearly three decades, our experienced teams here have delivered the best of our firm to clients and communities, earning recognition for our industry excellence, culture of collaboration and impact locally and globally.
By the Numbers
as of February 2025
28
Years in Salt Lake
2,000+
Professionals
16
Employee networks and committees
91K+
Employee volunteer hours to date
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Experienced Professionals
We help drive greater impact through powerful insights, innovation and global capabilities. Join our team of skilled professionals.
Students & Graduates
We match high ambitions with a high level of collegiality. Make a real impact alongside the best and brightest on our team.
Our People
Lauren Beck
Director
Client Tax Operations
Andrea Verkic
Executive Director
Head of the Salt Lake Office
Chris LaPorte
Executive Director
Financial Crimes Risk
Joe Fire
Assistant Vice President
Chief Revenue Office
My industrial engineering background helps me bring a structured, data-driven approach to problem-solving, process improvement and stakeholder collaboration. I use it to translate business challenges into practical solutions that enable better decisions and scalable outcomes.
Associate, Liquidity Specialist
Local Team Global Impact
With our combined expertise from Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE and Morgan Stanley at Work, we deliver the best for our global firm.
Giving Back
Philanthropy is central to the culture and mission of our workforce in Salt Lake.
Celebrating Community
Our Salt Lake office is a place of belonging and support for all employees.
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