2025 Investment Management Off-cycle Internship - Global Stewardship (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.
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 the Jan 2025 and typically lasts six months.
TRAINING PROGRAM
You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Stewardship Analyst will support the Global Stewardship Team (GST) in:
Day to day tasks necessary for coordinating proxy voting and engagement activities across MSIM investment teams
Researching trends/insights on ESG and wider stewardship regulation
Assisting with the drafting and creating stewardship-related content, presentations, and reports to meet various regulatory, client and engagement requirements
The Analyst will interface with a range of stakeholders across the GST and Sustainability Teams, Marketing, Legal and Compliance, Technology, and other ESG specialists across MSIM
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
Fluency in English and an ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages would be an advantage
You are adaptive, a leader yet team player, as well as a multi-tasker
You can present your conclusions in a clear and well-structured manner
You are analytical with excellent attention to detail and well suited to working within a small team environment
You have good presentation skills
Ability to synthesise complex qualitative and quantitative data into clear, compelling storylines and graphics that are logically consistent
Knowledge of distributing content through traditional and digital channels
Knowledge of Sustainable Finance regulations and Fixed Income investment products is desirable
Strong organisation skills, self-initiative and ability to execute under tight deadlines
Good knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel