Investment Management - Fixed Income Broad Markets - Portfolio Specialist in London

We are looking for a Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist to join our Broad Markets Fixed Income (BMFI) team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management. This analyst‑level role sits within the investment team, offering the opportunity to service existing clients and support business development across a broad range of fixed income strategies. The role serves as the primary interface between the investment team and both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Fully integrated in the investment team, developing a deep understanding of portfolio positions, market outlook, and investment themes.
• Represent the investment team as you engage with sales, client services, product development, operations, marketing, and other departments to help respond to client requests and raise net new assets.
• Participate in the production of client‑facing collateral, including presentations, RFPs, and marketing materials.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders through written materials, calls, and in‑person meetings.
• Analyze and problem‑solve complex client queries and issues as they arise, ensuring timely resolution.
• Support, train, and mentor other members of the team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrable technical, analytical and problem‑solving skills working with cross‑functional teams, business development contacts and other stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of dependability, independence, and attention to detail.
• A self‑motivated problem solver with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks while maintaining high quality.

Desired Skills

• Experience in the financial services industry, ideally in a fixed income or investment management environment.
• Professional qualifications such as IMC or CFA (or currently studying towards them).
• Familiarity with tools such as Bloomberg, Aladdin, MS Office, and Copilot AI tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages; programming skills are an advantage.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible Work Statement

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.