2026 Investment Management Sophomore Summer Analyst Program - Next Level Fund (New York)

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,400 investment professionals around the world and $1.7 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 31st, 2024. 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, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.

General Description
The Investment Management Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week program starting in June. The program consists of one week of training and nine weeks working within a specific IM team. Across all IM teams, the curriculum is designed to equip Summer Analysts with the fundamental skills they need to be successful in IM. During the 10-week program, Summer Analysts experience the culture and atmosphere of Morgan Stanley by performing a role similar to a Full-Time Analyst.

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

Next Level Fund:
The Next Level Fund is an early-stage venture fund investing in Series Seed to Series C technology and technology-enabled companies with a diverse or female founder. The fund Invests across industries including information technology, telecommunications and media, consumer, financial services, cybersecurity, proptech, healthcare, and business services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with senior members of the Fund to conduct diligence on investment opportunities
• Help construct company financial forecast and valuation models
• Execute other investment related tasks (track prospective deals, screen pitches and product demos, 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 2027 and May 2028
• 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
In order 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 Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM EST and HireVues completed by Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM EST in order to be considered.

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.