2026 Investment Management Off-cycle Internship - Global Stewardship (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

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has about $1.4 trillion in assets under management or supervision. With 1,343 investment professionals worldwide, and 54 offices in 25 countries, Morgan Stanley Investment Management is able to provide in-depth local knowledge and expertise while channelling the strength of our global presence and resources. To support the delivery of tailored, value-added investment solutions to clients our investment teams are organized by capability: Solutions & Multi-Asset, Real Assets, Active Fundamental Equity, Private Credit & Equity, Global Fixed Income, and Global Liquidity. 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.

The Global Stewardship Team is an integral part of MSIM’s governance and stewardship function. Responsible for coordinating MSIM’s stewardship and investee engagement agenda and activities alongside our investment teams.

The Off-Cycle Internship is an opportunity to experience the culture and atmosphere in the Investment Management Division by taking on some of the responsibilities and functions of a Full-time Analyst for a short period. This internship will offer you an exciting and a dynamic work environment where you get to work alongside our diverse group of experienced professionals. The work that you do will be interesting and varied.

The internship will commence in January 2026 and lasts for six to twelve months.

TRAINING PROGRAM

You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Proxy voting analysis and execution

Corporate governance research

Voting Policy Implementation

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting and documentation

Operational activities associated with the voting process

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ REQUIREMENTS

You are currently in study or recent graduate, and be able to commit for a full-time internship role for six to twelve months
You have outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
You have an excellent academic background and fluency in English
You are a strong team player; ability to collaborate with colleagues across MSIM and the broader organization.
You are a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
You are driven, highly motivated and results-focused.
You have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
You are detail oriented and have the ability to work efficiently within tight time constraints.
Experience with VBA would be a plus

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it – relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fuelled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/aboutus/ global-offices into your browser.