2019 Firm Strategy & Execution Summer Associate Program (New York)
Firm Strategy and Execution (“FSE”) advises Morgan Stanley’s senior leadership on the Firm’s strategic priorities and manages Corporate Development initiatives across all divisions, including Institutional Securities, Wealth Management and Investment Management. FSE reports to the Firm’s Chief Financial Officer.
FSE has played a significant role in many of the strategic actions undertaken by Morgan Stanley, including the Smith Barney acquisition, the MUFG investment and strategic alliance, the sale of the Global Oil Merchanting unit, and the acquisition of Mesa West Capital. In addition, FSE supports senior management on a number of strategic initiatives to improve and streamline the Firm’s businesses.
FSE offers you a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the Firm’s senior management, including Morgan Stanley’s CFO and Business Unit leaders. As a member of FSE, you will participate in the development and execution of critical business decisions that drive Morgan Stanley’s strategic direction and profitability. You will work primarily in small teams and be encouraged to take ownership of his/her projects.
Placement and duration
The 10-week FSE Summer Associate program takes place at Morgan Stanley’s headquarters in New York. Summer Associates will have the opportunity to work on both strategy projects and principal M&A transactions, while gaining direct exposure to senior management.
Training program
FSE Summer Associates participate in an orientation program covering the Firm’s businesses and opportunities for establishing a network throughout the Firm. FSE Summer Associates will also attend a week-long Investment Banking Division (IBD) training program, which covers corporate valuation methodologies, financial statement analysis and modeling from accomplished instructors, bankers and university professors.
Responsibilities
- Assessing market trends, competitive landscapes and internal competencies across the Firm’s businesses
- Analyzing growth opportunities across all divisions
- Performing financial analysis, company valuation, due diligence, and supporting negotiations in acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures
- Evaluating business implications of and responses to regulatory changes
- Improving operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Firm
- Contributing to team discussions and meetings with the Firm’s senior management
Qualifications/ Skills/ Requirements
- You are an MBA student graduating between December 2019 and June 2020
- You have at least two to three years of experience at a leading investment bank or a top-tier strategy consulting firm
- Hands-on, detailed oriented, analytical, and agile; someone who can manage multiple priorities and efficiently achieve goals
- Ability to persuade and influence across the organization and externally
This Program is closed to applications.