2026 Investment Management Off-cycle Internship - Office of the Chief Operating Officer (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 successful candidate will join the MSIM Management team led by EMEA MSIM Head and will assist the team across a variety of regulatory and strategic initiatives, as well as business management activities. This internship will provide a unique opportunity to get insights into the inner workings of a large Investment Management organization, and to network with investment and non-investment teams at MSIM.
Training Program

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.

The internship will commence in January 2026 and typically lasts 12 months. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) with day-to-day business management activities, ensuring smooth operations across teams
• Participate in the execution of business-critical strategic and regulatory projects; help map business requirements, prepare project plans, participate in working groups, track action items and deliverables
• Work and engage with teams across the business (e.g. Investment teams, Product, ESG, Risk, Operations, Technology, etc.) to help deliver cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Support with preparing presentations for various Boards and Committees, as well as regulator meetings
• Participate in MSIM governance forums; assist with preparing materials, taking minutes and tracking action items
• Contribute to budget tracking and ad-hoc analysis for management reporting
• Help track regulatory initiatives pipeline and interact with regulatory governance teams in the US and Asia as required

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements

• Graduate degree or ability to take the time off to commit for a full-time internship role for twelve months if you are currently in your final year of university studies
• Fluency in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong academic background with intellectual curiosity and keen interest in financial markets and investment management
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines  
• Team player with a proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks
• Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to build strong working relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders across multiple teams and functions

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.