Ied - Strategic Investments - Associate/Analyst

Our New York office is looking for an Analyst / Associate candidate to join the Strategic Investments team. Strategic Investments makes and manages investments on behalf of Morgan Stanley across market infrastructure, trading and wealth management platforms, and innovative technology companies that are complementary to the Firm’s overall strategic agenda.

Team members manage the full investment lifecycle from sourcing, selection, evaluation, due diligence, negotiation and closing to post-investment monitoring / strategic involvement and exit. Responsibilities include the preparation of detailed valuation analyses and presentations to the Investment Committee, as well as research and monitoring of industry developments relevant to the Strategic Investments portfolio and Morgan Stanley’s businesses.

The individual will work closely with the rest of the team as well as colleagues across products and functions firmwide to identify and assess investment opportunities and manage the portfolio. Successful team members in the group are creative and structured analytical thinkers with a passion for investing and implementing solutions within Morgan Stanley.

• Experience managing transaction / investment processes and working across cross-functional teams
• Building and analyzing financial models and conducting financial due diligence
• 1-2+ years working in investment banking, venture / growth equity, strategy consulting or strategic corporate finance with a proven track record
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong financial modeling and presentation skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage deadlines
• Strong risk management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• High motivation
• Ability to manage multiple projects

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $200,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Posting Date

Jun 29, 2023

Primary Location

Americas-United States of America-New York-New York

Job

Investment Banking/Sales/Trading/Research

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Level

Associate