Investment Banking Division - FIG Italy (London) - Associate

About Morgan Stanley’s Banking Group

Morgan Stanley’s Banking Group provides industry, regional and product expertise to corporations, institutions, and government clients to develop and execute innovative and customized solutions to the most challenging strategic and financing issues faced in the global marketplace. The Banking Group is comprised of several industry groups which work closely with product team members in Mergers & Acquisitions, Global Capital Markets, Real Estate, Healthcare, and other industry groups throughout the firm to provide relevant market insight, product creativity, and execution expertise to clients. These solutions include initial public offerings; public and private equity and equity‑linked financings; mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings; defense advisory assignments; strategic partnerships; public and private debt placements; share repurchases; and hedging, swaps, and derivative transactions.

Responsibilities

• Work on assignments which include various types of different transactions (M&A, capital markets) and business development projects while interacting directly with senior‑level financial and strategic decision‑makers at some of the world’s largest corporations, as well as with smaller, emerging growth clients.
• Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions (including IPOs, M&A, strategic advisory).
• Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research.
• Contributing to team discussions and client meetings.
• Providing rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients.
• Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner.
• Acting as a mentor and role model to Analysts; promoting team culture.
• Working closely with senior bankers on the team and across other groups.

Qualifications

• External top‑class master’s degree or overseas equivalent in or related to finance from a leading university.
• Relevant investment banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with the sector and corporate landscape is desirable.
• Fluent in English & Italian.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills – critical to success as an Associate.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial concepts; ability to analyse and value businesses.
• Positive, highly motivated individual who exhibits strong leadership and management qualities.
• Strong understanding of professional ethics and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrate best in class professional integrity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to excellence.
• Committed to delivery of highest quality work product, strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, self‑motivated and goal oriented.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong team player able to work effectively in a team environment.

Equal Opportunity 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.