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2025 Investment Management Summer Analyst Program - Product Development and IM Strategy Summer Rotation - Morgan Stanley

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2025 Investment Management Summer Analyst Program - Product Development and IM Strategy Summer Rotation (New York)

Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 3,200 investment professionals around the world and $1.4 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2023. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.
General Description The Investment Management Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week program starting in June. During the 10-week program, Summer Analysts experience the culture and atmosphere of Morgan Stanley by performing a role similar to a Full-Time Analyst on the desk.

Participating MSIM Product and Strategy teams are listed below. MSIM Product teams are integrated into the Global Product Organization. Acceptance into the program will include exposure to all 3 teams, as well as the opportunity to learn about groups across MSIM business units through a Speaker Series run throughout the duration of the Program.
Product Development - Public Markets The U.S. Public Markets Product Development Team collaborates with Portfolio Management, Distribution, Senior Management, and various internal stakeholders on the development and implementation of Global Equity, Global Fixed Income, and Multi-Asset investment products in an effort to support MSIM's overall business strategy and key strategic initiatives. The Team manages new products through the entire product lifecycle from the idea generation stage through the approval process and ultimately to successful operational launches across multiple asset classes and vehicle structures.
Product Development - Private Funds / Alternatives The MSIM Alternatives Product Development team is responsible for overseeing all aspects of fund launches for private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure and hedge funds. The team partners with portfolio manager during the creation, design, and execution phases of these fund launches. The team leads initiatives with the sales and distribution team on competitor analysis The team also equips the Sales and Distribution Teams with current market updates, competitor analysis and trends in efforts to develop and maintain the product development pipeline.
Strategy, Corporate Development, and M&A - MSIM Wide The MSIM Strategy team analyzes and advises MSIM's senior leadership team on the division's strategic priorities and goals. The team is primarily responsible for developing and executing key organic growth initiatives and projects such as development of fundraising plans/goals, development and launch of new client coverage programs and assisting in the launch of new products/strategies. We also lead the division's corporate development and M&A work streams and work to source transactions working with other industry participants and bankers and then evaluating them in conjunction with business leads.
Training Program The Investment Management Summer Analyst Program consists of one week of comprehensive training and nine weeks working within an Investment Management (IM) team. The training curriculum is designed to equip Summer Analysts with the fundamental skills they need to be successful in IM. The week one training includes a Firmwide orientation, business overviews, professional development, technical training, and networking events.
Primary Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with Investment Teams, Distribution & Marketing, Legal & Compliance, and Operations to understand strategy, opportunity, execute new product launches, mergers/strategy transitions, liquidations, and provide ongoing support to the product platform.
  • Conduct market research and analyses on competitor funds, performance, and global investment trends using various fund databases to support product initiatives
  • Assist with offering document development and marketing materials, operational processes, etc.
  • Assess product demand by speaking with sales teams
  • Support strategic organic growth initiatives such as new product launches, team lift outs, sales initiatives
  • Support corporate development and M&A efforts through analyzing and synthesizing financial statements and operating information about potential acquisition targets
  • Research and analyze various geographical markets and segments within the asset management industry such as China, retirement/DC and insurance channel. Includes market sizing, identifying growth trends/opportunities and profiling of key market participants

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree and will graduate between December 2025 and June 2026
  • Exceptional academic performance and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong team player; ability to collaborate with colleagues across the team and within the broader organization
  • Energetic, self-starter, and team-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage competing priorities
  • Problem solver, with an analytical and detail-oriented mindset
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Application Process and Deadline In order to be considered, candidates must apply with their resume through the Morgan Stanley website and complete their HireVue digital questionnaire. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled or the application deadline, whichever comes first. Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:55 PM EST and HireVues completed by Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 11:55 PM EST in order to be considered.

Expected base pay rate for the role will be $43.27 per hour at the commencement of employment. However, base pay is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonuses and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

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