2026 Investment Management Summer Analyst Programme – Portfolio Solutions Group (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.

• The Portfolio Solutions Group (PSG) manages ~$35bn in custom multi-asset portfolios on behalf of institutions and individual investors worldwide
• PSG specializes in the discretionary management of portfolios allocating across traditional and alternative asset classes, including the use of open architecture implementation via third-party strategies
• PSG is comprised of 48 team members, including 29 investment professionals globally, and is organized into five disciplines: Capital Markets, Investment Selection, Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management, Client Engagement, and Investment Support

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

• As an intern with PSG’s Investment Selection team, you will be contributing to the sourcing, diligence, and monitoring of investment opportunities
• Investment activity includes public and private markets, direct and fund implementation, internal and third-party strategy allocations
• You will have the opportunity to support the continuous effort of the wider team to maintain medium term investment views across public and private markets
• In support of a team member you will contributing to client review activity and new business development, including coordinating with the global distribution team on all PSG business activities
• Finally, in partnership with a member of the team you will support the production of thematic investment content for existing and prospective clients

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

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 fueled 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.