Senior Associate Investment Writer, Global Marketing Strategy

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries and a total of $1.9 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. MSIM 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.

Global Marketing Strategy (GMS) combines product marketing, creative and digital teams with strategic functions responsible for planning, project management, firm integration, innovation and analytics to support the product and corporate development initiatives across MSIM. The Investment Writer is part of the editorial function on the GMS Creative Team, collaborating directly with the design and audio/visual functions.

About the Role:

The Investment Writer is primarily responsible for creating and editing thought leadership content that supports a range of investment products and themes. As a skilled short-form and long-form writer, this individual works closely with investment teams, product marketing and channel marketing, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of a broad range of products and strategies distributed to wealth managers and institutional investors.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Write, edit and amplify key investment content, including insights, outlooks, whitepapers, video scripts, infographics, social media posts, emails and web copy.
• Research investment topics and themes across a variety of traditional, alternative and innovative asset classes in public and private markets, including equity, fixed income, solutions and multi-asset.
• Follow market and economic trends to support the communication of investment management views on timely topics.
• Lead the editorial process, interviewing subject matter experts, gathering and interpreting independent research, developing outlines and revising drafts.
• Oversee content until completion, coordinating with marketing content review, design and digital teams.
• Customize editorial content to meet the distinct needs of different audiences and for delivery across various media, including print, web, audio and video.
• Assume additional editorial duties as requested or assigned.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Finance, Economics or equivalent preferred. Advanced degrees and/or professional designations (CFA, CAIA) are advantages.
• Minimum of five years investment writing experience, familiarity with cryptocurrency investing is a plus.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Broad and deep knowledge of asset management and/or ability to learn.
• Ability to research complex topics and interview investment professionals.
• Ability to communicate complex financial topics in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to think creatively, conceptually and strategically.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

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 that’s differentiated – and we’ve 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 - 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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Massachusetts and New York : Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $75,000 and $115,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Washington State : Salary range for the position: $75,000 - $115,000 Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley Washington (Statewide) offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and X Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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