Non-Financial Risk Summer Analyst Program (Jun 2025)

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley, founded in 1935, is a prominent global financial services firm offering investment banking, wealth management, and asset management services. With a presence in over 40 countries, it serves diverse clients worldwide.

Your role

Job description:

Summer Analysts will join us for a 10-week program beginning in June and will be placed on a team covering specific global compliance functions such as financial crimes, operational risk, regulatory relations, information controls or global monitoring and testing or on a compliance advisory team aligned with one of their core businesses. In addition to a Summer Analyst’s daily responsibilities, a team of Summer Analysts will work together on a group project to address a real-world issue from the Division. The Summer Analyst Program offers considerable training on the job as well as a robust training program to develop an understanding of the Firm.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Contribute to key projects to establish and maintain strong processes and infrastructure and support appropriate risk governance.
• Assist in day-to-day risk management of operational risk exposures by providing independent analysis of business activities and establishing processes and tools to monitor these risks.
• Conducting due diligence reviews (for example, financial crimes concerns) of clients during the account opening process.
• Conducting monitoring and surveillance of transactions, employee activities, and communications.
• Performing transaction and control-based testing of Firm processes and controls to mitigate risks.
• Analyzing regulations, rules, and various proposals; drafting and coordinating regulatory updates and compliance bulletins.
• Conducting research and assisting with responses to various regulatory inquiries and examinations.
• Reviewing and drafting policies, procedures, and compliance manuals and developing/updating related training courses.
• Participating in compliance risk assessments and analyzing the compliance environment and controls for a line of business.

Training & development

Summer Analysts will participate in one day of Firmwide orientation followed by additional Compliance-specific training. In addition, a variety of events are held throughout the summer to fully immerse the Summer Analysts in the Firm and its culture, including mentorship opportunities, community service events, senior management speaker seminars, and other networking and educational events

Salary & benefits

The expected base pay rate for the role will be $25  per hour.

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

Interns at Morgan Stanley gain valuable experience in finance, often leading to full-time positions upon graduation. Career progression typically involves moving into roles such as analyst, or associate depending on performance and tenure.

Work-life balance

Interns at Morgan Stanley often experience demanding work schedules, particularly during peak times. However, the company emphasizes work-life balance through initiatives like flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and resources for managing stress. Interns are encouraged to prioritize self-care and utilize available support to maintain a healthy balance.

Culture & vibe

Morgan Stanley fosters a dynamic and collaborative company culture rooted in diversity, integrity, and excellence. Employees are encouraged to innovate and pursue professional growth while upholding high ethical standards. The company values teamwork, inclusion, and community engagement, creating a supportive environment for success and development.

About you

Qualifications and Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, open to all majors
• Graduating between December 2025 and May 2026
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Track record of academic excellence
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze and synthesize a variety of data to produce well-designed, meaningful summaries and reports
• Adept at solving problems and developing efficient processes
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Sources

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• morganstanley.tal.net
• morganstanley.com
• youtube.com