2026 Risk Management Off Cycle Internship (Frankfurt)

This opportunity is available for working students (up to 20 hours) and Full Time Interns for an period of 6 - 12 months. Numerous start dates are available. 

In the Firm Risk Management division, we advise businesses across the Firm on risk mitigation strategies,
develop tools to analyse and monitor risks and lead key regulatory initiatives.

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 Off-Cycle Internship Program is an opportunity to experience the culture and atmosphere in the Firm Risk Management Division by taking on the below responsibilities. The internship typically lasts six to twelve months but can vary in length depending on business needs and candidate availability. 

The cornerstone of Morgan Stanley's risk management philosophy is the execution of risk-adjusted returns through prudent risk-taking that protects Morgan Stanley's capital base, liquidity and franchise.

Training program

You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects. This role crosses over multiple areas of Risk giving you exposure to teams not limited to Credit Risk, Market Risk, Risk Analytics and Operational Risk.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Risk team to help to:

• prepare departmental presentations to senior management, including proof reading and formatting
• compile and analyse risk data and maintain databases, as necessary
• enhance existing analytical tools used by the various risk stripes
• ensure completeness and accuracy of data in the analytical tools and systems by performing reconciliations with the data source
• coordinate regulatory deliverables and self-assessments
• review and take meeting minutes

Requirements

• You have outstanding analytical skills
• You have good communication skills, both verbal and written
• You have a solid academic background and fluency in English. Knowledge of German is beneficial but not essential
• You are a strong team player; have an ability to collaborate with colleagues across the Risk department 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

We recruit on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. 

What can you 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.