2025 Global Capital Markets Off-cycle Internship (London)

Global Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley is divided into five sub-divisions, comprising of Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Fixed Income Capital Markets (FICM), Leveraged Finance (LAF), Commodities Sales and ESG. GCM is a private-side division which offers the best of both worlds: thinking “markets” and acting “strategy”. The Global Capital Markets Off-Cycle Internship is an opportunity to experience the culture and atmosphere of Morgan Stanley’s GCM division by taking on the responsibilities and functions of a Full-time Analyst.

The internship typically lasts for up to six months, but can vary in length depending on business needs and candidate availability. You will spend your internship assigned to a specific group and/or region, which is determined by an allocation process following an offer of employment, building your product knowledge, market judgement, while working on a wide range of domestic and international transactions.

Equity Capital Markets (ECM):

Execution-focused product team that advises clients on equity, equity-linked and equity derivative products, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, convertible bonds and derivatives.
Provide judgement and advise on optimal transaction structures, timing, sizing, amongst other key execution considerations
Work closely with public, private, government and private equity clients, acting as a bridge between them and the global equity investor base
Fixed Income Capital Markets (FICM):

Support Senior Bankers in the coverage and origination of business for FIG, Corporate and SSA clients in relation to debt financing; this includes regular pitching through meetings, broader capital and issuance strategy planning, weekly updates on markets and debt pricing across the capital structure and currencies for the clients.
Work closely with internal teams across IBD, GCM and Sales & Trading on regular market analysis for clients to outline solutions to their financing needs and broader strategy; these might include M&A financing, capital planning, roadshows and swap executions.
Execute live transactions collaborating with clients, investors, syndicate desk and traders, as well as other banks.
Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (LAF):

Generate ideas / act on debt origination opportunities for sub-investment grade rated corporate and sponsor-owned clients (debt origination opportunities broadly consist of (1) general corporate purpose financing, (2) refinancing of existing debt, (3) dividend recapitalisation, (4) leveraged buyout financing. These opportunities can be executed via two types of facilities: high yield bonds and leveraged loans).
Once mandated, work closely with internal teams across IBD and GCM to bring clients to the rating agencies where they will receive either a debut rating, or in the case that the client is already rated, a ratings update (which will take into account the latest financial performance of the client, the forecast business plan, the proposed transaction, and other details)
After the client receives an updated rating, enter the live execution phase, in which we work closely with internal teams across IBD, GCM and Sales & Trading, to conduct marketing exercises with investors / lenders, until the proposed facilities are priced and allocated
Commodities Sales:

Providing support on pricing requests and ideas generation, stock pitching ideas and developing products tailored to match bespoke client needs
Interpreting and summarising market reports for clients
Working on the full life cycle of a trade, from initial stage (indicative quotes) to post-settlement support
ESG:

Providing support on marketing and execution of ESG-labelled instruments (e.g. Green, Social, Sustainability-Linked Bonds/Loans). Preparing analyses of transaction precedents and performances.
Providing support on ESG workstreams for IPO candidates.
Gathering market data to analyse trends, investor sentiment and market outlook, and closely monitor regulatory and policy developments related to the broader ESG debate.
Attending team discussions and client meetings, where you may be asked to deliver part of a presentation.
Training Program

You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities 

Providing support on marketing and execution of various types of offerings and products such as IPOs, capital increases, derivatives and securitisations
Analysing and advising clients on the most effective transaction structures to meet their objectives
Gathering data and analysing trends, investor sentiment and market outlook
Preparing analyses of transaction precedents, shareholding structures, stocks metrics and performances
Creating financial models
Attending team discussions and client meetings, where you may be asked to deliver parts of a presentation
Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

You are in your penultimate or final year of university studies
You have strong analytical and numerical skills that put you at ease with financial data
You articulate complex ideas simply and summarise them effectively
You are results-driven, perform well under pressure and against tight deadlines
You are a proven team player with a positive attitude and the ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities
You have a creative and entrepreneurial mind-set and “think outside of the box”
You are fluent in English; ability to communicate effectively in another language is an advantage
You are committed to excellence in your work and maintain high professional and ethical standard
Application Deadline

The application deadline for this position is 27 October 2024, we recruit on a rolling basis so application is encouraged as soon as possible.

We aim to review all applications within a timely manner, however our response times may vary due to high volumes. Please be assured that you will receive an update via email as soon as a decision on your application has been reached, and kindly note we are unable to accommodate any requests to accelerate the timelines of our application process. 

Salary is competitive with excellent benefits