2026 Investment Management Off-cycle Internship

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. In the Investment Management division, we deliver active investment strategies across public and private markets and custom solutions to institutional and individual investors. Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, manages 1.6 trillion in assets globally as of March 31, 2025. 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. Training Program 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. The internship will commence in January 2026 and typically lasts 12 months. 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. Responsibilities Work closely with the sales team to prepare business plans, sales channel reporting and analyze financial Profit & Loss (P&L) statements for the business; Maintain detailed knowledge of each clients portfolio accounts and prepare thoughtful investment analysis in determining opportunities for selling investment products; Collaborate with investment teams to understand and best position solutions and capabilities; and work with the marketing team on the creation of industry-leading publications and strategy-focused collateral that resonate with clients. Qualifications, Skills & Requirements You have graduated from university or able to take the time off to commit for a full-time internship role for 12 months from January 2026 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 as well as in the language of the country you are applying for. 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. Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages would be desirable as well as strong experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI or similar) What you can expect from Morgan Stanley At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - arent 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, youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser.