2025 Investment Management Off-cycle Internship - Global Sales (London)
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has about $1.5 trillion in assets under management or supervision. With 1,419 investment professionals worldwide, and 55 offices in 24 countries, Morgan Stanley Investment Management is able to provide in-depth local knowledge and expertise while channelling the strength of our global presence and resources. To support the delivery of tailored, value-added investment solutions to clients our investment teams are organized by capability: Solutions & Multi-Asset, Real Assets, Active Fundamental Equity, Private Credit & Equity, Global Fixed Income, and Global Liquidity. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.
MSIM Sales teams are responsible for raising capital for investment teams. Sales teams introduce prospective clients to MSIM and present investment capabilities that meet requirements specified by the client. To do this, they must understand client needs, markets and competitors, maintain strong relationships and co-ordinate communication and activities between multiple parts of the organisation. Sales teams are the key points of contact with prospective and existing clients and are the key relationship owners throughout the client lifecycle.
Sales provide coverage across the institutional and intermediary channels and are organized geographically: North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, Asia (ex Japan/China), Japan and China.
The Off-Cycle Internship is an opportunity to experience the culture and atmosphere in the Investment Management Division by taking on some of the responsibilities and functions of a Full-time Analyst for a short period. This internship will offer you an exciting and a dynamic work environment where you get to work alongside our diverse group of experienced professionals. The work that you do will be interesting and varied.
The internship will commence in Jan 2025 and lasts six months with a potential to extend it to twelve months, subject to the performance.
TRAINING PROGRAM
You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the maintenance of client records, sales pipeline, marketing distribution lists, client mapping and sales reports.
Liaise between sales and internal business units to ensure marketing, operational, legal and reporting needs are met;
Respond to external client queries seeking data, excel templates, fund information and due diligence reports
Enhance sales processes particularly with regard to marketing material and dissemination of information
QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ REQUIREMENTS
You have graduated from university or able to take the time off to commit for a full time internship role for six months if you are currently in study
You have outstanding analytical and quantitative skills
You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
You have an excellent academic background and fluency in English
You are a strong team player; ability to collaborate with colleagues across MSIM and the broader organization
You are a self-starter with the ability to work independently
You are driven, highly motivated and results-focused
You have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time efficiently and effectively
You are detail oriented and have the ability to work efficiently within tight time constraints