Investment Management - Secured Private Credit Investment Analyst - Associate (London)

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Company Profile

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Department Profile

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals around the world and $1.7 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 31, 2024. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. The North Haven Secured Private Credit (NHSPC) team is part of MSIM’s Real Assets platform which managed over $50 billion of client AUM worldwide. The NHSPC Investment Team manages over €2.7Bn of committed capital and focuses on investments in European real estate debt.

Role Description

NHSPC is seeking an Associate-level investment professional to be actively involved in the fundamental analysis of European senior secured financing opportunities backed by real estate and thus support us creating value for our current and prospective investor base. The NHSPC team is seeking a highly motivated Associate-level investment professional to join our European real estate credit platform. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the team’s investment activities, from initial deal screening to transaction execution, portfolio management and investor marketing.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Conduct comprehensive industry and macroeconomic research to identify investment trends and opportunities in the European real estate credit markets.
• Participate in the initial transaction screening process, utilizing financial models and detailed analysis to evaluate potential investments.
• Assist in the due diligence process, including the preparation of cash flow models, collateral evaluation, sponsor business model review, and on-site visits.
• Prepare detailed credit investment recommendations for presentation to the investment committee.
• Participate in the negotiation of transaction documents.
• Monitor and report on market developments and the performance of existing investments on a quarterly basis.
• Support investor relations by preparing marketing materials, conference presentations, and meeting books.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background.
• Experience within a real estate lending team, including assisting with the analysis, structuring and execution of real estate lending transactions, preferably across multiple real estate asset classes and European jurisdictions.
• Outstanding analytical and modelling skills – proficiency in MS Excel / Office 365.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and handle multiple tasks / projects.
• Self-motivated; goal-oriented; team-player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of real estate finance, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and accountability.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what’s best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.