Investment Banking Media & Communications Associate / Vice President - New York (New York)

Our Media & Communications Investment Banking Group is looking for an Associate or Vice President to join our New York office. The successful candidate will work closely with professionals throughout the firm to deliver high‑quality advice to clients and play an important role on a team that includes senior professionals who will encourage you to go beyond the numbers and think creatively.

Responsibilities

The role involves collaborating with senior professionals on the execution of M&A and other advisory deals, contributing to client solutions, and supporting deal execution and client communication.

Qualifications

• 4‑7 years of experience within the investment banking industry, or 1‑3+ years of post‑MBA experience, with a proven track record working on executed deals across M&A and various industry sectors
• Extraordinarily high level of motivation and commitment to working hard
• Strong written and verbal communication, client and interpersonal skills
• Commercial instinct and ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree required; an MBA and/or CFA designation would be an asset. Relevant degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics or related field or foreign equivalent preferred
• Series licensing or must obtain

Compensation & Benefits

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $225,000 per year for an Associate, and between $250,000 and $275,000 per year for a Vice President, at the commencement of employment. Base pay may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short‑ and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley–sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their families at every point along their work‑life journey.

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