Institutional Equity Sophomore Summer Analyst Program (Jun 2025)

About Morgan Stanley

Your role

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Cash Equities: Morgan Stanley is a global leader in executing transactions in cash equity and equity-related products for institutional clients around the world. These products include common stocks, global depository receipts, and exchange-traded funds.
• Sales: Teams work closely with Chief Investment Officers, Portfolio Managers, and Traders to deliver meaningful market insight and expertise, facilitating introductions to product experts throughout the Division and Firm to help clients successfully achieve their investment objectives.
• Equity Derivatives: Across global equity derivatives markets, Morgan Stanley is a leading provider of execution services and solutions. Morgan Stanley's product suite encompasses equity options, equity swaps, warrants, structured notes, and futures on individual securities, indices, and baskets of securities.
• Sales Trading: Responsible for helping Institutional clients identify and implement cost-efficient, suitable trading solutions, providing pricing and liquidity, and managing firm risk.
• Prime Brokerage: For more than 30 years, Morgan Stanley has set the standard for excellence in the Prime Brokerage space. Morgan Stanley's strong client relationships, market-leading technology, and seasoned product experts have positioned it as an industry leader in financing, market access, and portfolio management.
• Morgan Stanley Capital Introductions, Business Consulting, and Risk teams each play a critical role in the day-to-day management of hedge fund operations, positioning the company clients to raise new capital and effectively run their businesses.

Training & development

The 10-week program begins with a one-day orientation where they are introduced to the Firm's businesses, learn about what it is like to be an employee at Morgan Stanley, and network with Summer Analysts throughout the Firm. Summer Analysts will attend divisional-specific training where they learn core skills essential to a successful summer. The curriculum includes daily market updates, business-specific overviews, and basic product and technical training.

Salary & benefits

The expected base pay rate for the role will be USD 36.06 per hour at the commencement of employment. 

Benefits offered may include:

• Gain hands-on industry experience.
• Learning & development programs.
• Paid time off plans (Plans vary by position).
• Flexible work schedules.
• Diverse culture.
• Free Lunch or Snacks.

Career progression

Summer Analysts have many opportunities to exchange ideas and network with peers, mentors, and senior managers through team-building sessions and other organized events, ensuring you'll get career development opportunities at Morgan Stanley, where you’ll collaborate with industry leaders and innovators who will guide and support you as you forge a path to success.

Work-life balance

At Morgan Stanley, a strong emphasis on work-life balance fosters an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding experience. The firm provides a nurturing work environment and flexible working arrangements, which include the option to work from home. Depending on the role, the firm will empower you to find a working pattern that suits your needs.

Culture & vibe

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce, where its skilled and creative workforce comprises individuals drawn from a broad cross-section of the global communities in which they operate, reflecting a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. The employees deliver unique ideas and exceptional service to the clients every day, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive environment.

About you

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:

• You are pursuing an undergraduate degree with a graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• While no prior knowledge of finance or trading is required, the candidate must have a keen interest in finance and markets
• The candidate is collaborative, a quick learner, adaptable, versatile, a multi-tasker, enjoys solving problems, and possesses a strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

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