2026 Investment Management Summer Analyst Programme - Global Alternatives Sales (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.

In the Investment Management division, we deliver active investment strategies across public and private markets and custom solutions to institutional and individual investors.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, manages $1.6 trillion in assets globally as of March 31, 2025.  Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

MSIM Sales teams are responsible for raising capital for investment teams. Sales teams introduce prospective clients to MSIM and present investment capabilities that meet requirements specified by the client. To do this, they must understand client needs, markets and competitors, maintain strong relationships and co-ordinate communication and activities between multiple parts of the organisation. Sales teams are the key points of contact with prospective and existing clients and are the key relationship owners throughout the client lifecycle.

Sales provide coverage across the institutional and intermediary channels and are organized geographically: North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, Asia (ex Japan/China), Japan and China

Training Program

London-based training begins in June with one week of intensive classroom training, including an introduction to Morgan Stanley, followed by specific business specific training. Throughout the internship, you will be exposed to business speakers and practical sessions as you continue to become familiar with the asset management industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance of client records, sales pipeline, marketing distribution lists, client mapping and sales reports.
• Liaise between sales and internal business units to ensure marketing, operational, legal and reporting needs are met;
• Respond to external client queries seeking data, excel templates, fund information and due diligence reports
• Enhance sales processes particularly with regard to marketing material and dissemination of information

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements

• You are pursuing an undergraduate or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2.1 with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and July 2027
• You are fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. An ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages would be an advantage
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information quickly and accurately
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly
• Strong analytical and numerical skills that put you at ease with financial data
• Proven team player with the ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities
• Committed to excellence in your work and maintain high professional and ethical standards
• You have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time efficiently and effectively
• You are detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task and work efficiently within tight time constraints

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.