2026 Structured Derivatives Sales Off Cycle Internship Program (London)

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Placement and Duration

The Morgan Stanley Structured Derivatives Sales Off-Cycle Internship Program is based in London, runs for 6 months and is aimed at students who are required to complete a long-term internship as part of their studies or have already graduated. Please note that the successful candidate will need to be available to start in 2026 for a period of six months.

Across global equity derivatives markets, Morgan Stanley is a leading provider of execution services and solutions. Our product suite encompasses equity options, equity swaps, warrants, structured notes and futures on individual securities, indices and baskets of securities. We have a diverse client base from global institutions to retail brokers & distributers offering a wide array of tailored solutions to meet client objectives. Morgan Stanley professionals use the firm’s network and leading technology to provide innovative products coupled with sophisticated analysis, to assess and manage risk and to execute reliably in the fast-changing markets.

Interns will have the opportunity to develop and master the analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills they will need to succeed. The firm’s organizational structure offers opportunities for collaboration with more experienced colleagues and interaction with senior professionals.

Responsibilities

• The Sales Assistant will provide Sales Support to the EMEA Structured Derivative Sales Teams based in London.
• Main responsibilities will include pricing & structuring of derivatives, production of trade documentation and back testing.
• Sat on the Sales desk, you will be also required to regularly liaise with Traders, Operations, Legal, Risk and Tech to ensure a smooth front-to-back workflow. You will also be required to follow up on KYC and client onboarding.
• Responsible for Administrative Support, bookings and Post Trade query management for: Cross Asset Structured Derivatives in Note, Swap & OTC format.
• Analysis of trading volumes, client feedback and products demanded alongside general desk support & ad-hoc requests.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2:1 minimum degree level
• You have a keen interest in the financial markets and the drive and desire to work in a fast-paced, team orientated environment
• Knowledge in derivatives is preferred
• Curious, resilient, high attention to detail and ability to work in fast-pace environment

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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.