2027 Investment Management Sophomore Summer Analyst Program - Private Credit & Equity (New York)

Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals worldwide and $2 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of June 30, 2026. 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, including governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.

General Description
The Investment Management Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week program beginning in June 2027. The program consists of one week of training followed by nine weeks working within a specific Investment Management team. Across all teams, the curriculum is designed to equip Summer Analysts with the foundational skills needed to succeed in Investment Management. Throughout the program, Summer Analysts experience the culture and collaborative environment of Morgan Stanley while performing work similar to that of a Full-Time Analyst.

Participants will join the Tactical Value team and gain hands-on experience supporting investment professionals across a variety of research, analysis, and investment-related initiatives. Through meaningful project work and day-to-day exposure to the investment process, participants will develop an understanding of private market investing, portfolio analysis, and the evaluation of opportunistic investment opportunities.

This role within MSIM is primarily a learning and growth opportunity, which does not necessarily correlate with full-time opportunities within the firm.

Team Overview

Tactical Value - The Tactical Value team focuses on identifying and evaluating opportunistic investment opportunities across private markets. Participants work with investment professionals to support research, financial analysis, and investment-related projects while gaining exposure to the investment decision-making process and broader private markets landscape.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with senior members of the Fund to conduct diligence on investment opportunities
• Coordinate with advisors and consultants on due diligence items
• Help construct company financial forecast and valuation models
• Execute other investment related tasks (track prospective deals, help negotiate confidentiality agreements, etc.)
• Contribute to investment memoranda on investment opportunities
• Monitor performance of existing portfolio companies
• Keep current with market developments, such as new investment products and movements in the economy
• Develop your public speaking, company/industry research and analysis (qualitative), modeling, presentation building, and project management skills

Job Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree and will graduate between December 2028 - June 2029
• Exceptional academic performance and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong team player; ability to collaborate with colleagues across the team and within the broader organization
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Driven, highly motivated and results-focused/Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage projects and competing priorities
• Problem solver, with an analytical and detail-oriented mindset
• Keen interest in investing

Application Process and Deadline
To be considered, candidates must apply with their resume through the Morgan Stanley website and complete their HireVue digital questionnaire. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled or the application deadline, whichever comes first. Applications must be submitted by September 25, 2026, at 11:55 PM ET , and HireVue responses must be completed by September 27, 2026, at 11:55 PM ET in order to be considered.

Compensation

Expected base pay rates for the role will be $36.06 per hour 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.