2019 Firm Strategy & Execution Summer Analyst Program (New York)
New York
Bachelor's Degree
Firm Strategy & Execution
The Firm Strategy & Execution (FSE) group is Morgan Stanley’s in-house strategy consulting and M&A team. We advise the Firm’s senior management on strategic priorities across Morgan Stanley’s three main business units: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management and Investment Management, as well as execute principal (internal) mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures on behalf of the Firm.
Placement and Duration:
The 10-week FSE Summer Analyst program takes place at Morgan Stanley’s headquarters in New York. Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to work on both strategy projects and principal M&A transactions, while gaining direct exposure to senior management. On strategic consulting projects, Summer Analysts can expect to develop advanced problem-solving skills, strategic thinking frameworks, and a much deeper understanding of the global financial services industry. Through analysis and execution of principal M&A projects, Summer Analysts will learn the fundamentals of company valuation, deal sourcing, structuring and execution, due diligence, negotiations and business integration.
Training Program:
Alongside other peers, FSE Summer Analysts will attend the five-day Investment Banking Division (IBD) training program, which includes both academic and practical sessions focusing on financial accounting and modeling training from accomplished instructors, bankers and university professors. Following this, FSE Summer Analysts may also participate in additional training focused specifically on the financial services sector and industry-specific valuation and accounting methodology.
Responsibilities:
FSE projects are aligned with Morgan Stanley’s three main business units: Institutional Securities, Asset Management and Wealth Management. Projects are categorized as either:
• Strategic Consulting Projects: Evaluating market trends, competitive forces and internal competencies to identify emerging and new opportunities for the Firm; providing leadership and support for the strategic development and capital planning process.
• M&A Execution Projects: Providing valuation analysis and execution expertise for potential mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and minority investments for Morgan Stanley.
Qualifications/Skills/Requirements
• You are a current junior undergraduate student with superior academic achievement and a strong interest in financial services.
• You are analytical and quantitative, a quick learner, both a leader and team player.
• You are a great multi-tasker, possess a strong work ethic, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a positive attitude.
Placement and Duration:
The 10-week FSE Summer Analyst program takes place at Morgan Stanley’s headquarters in New York. Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to work on both strategy projects and principal M&A transactions, while gaining direct exposure to senior management. On strategic consulting projects, Summer Analysts can expect to develop advanced problem-solving skills, strategic thinking frameworks, and a much deeper understanding of the global financial services industry. Through analysis and execution of principal M&A projects, Summer Analysts will learn the fundamentals of company valuation, deal sourcing, structuring and execution, due diligence, negotiations and business integration.
Training Program:
Alongside other peers, FSE Summer Analysts will attend the five-day Investment Banking Division (IBD) training program, which includes both academic and practical sessions focusing on financial accounting and modeling training from accomplished instructors, bankers and university professors. Following this, FSE Summer Analysts may also participate in additional training focused specifically on the financial services sector and industry-specific valuation and accounting methodology.
Responsibilities:
FSE projects are aligned with Morgan Stanley’s three main business units: Institutional Securities, Asset Management and Wealth Management. Projects are categorized as either:
• Strategic Consulting Projects: Evaluating market trends, competitive forces and internal competencies to identify emerging and new opportunities for the Firm; providing leadership and support for the strategic development and capital planning process.
• M&A Execution Projects: Providing valuation analysis and execution expertise for potential mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and minority investments for Morgan Stanley.
Qualifications/Skills/Requirements
• You are a current junior undergraduate student with superior academic achievement and a strong interest in financial services.
• You are analytical and quantitative, a quick learner, both a leader and team player.
• You are a great multi-tasker, possess a strong work ethic, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a positive attitude.
Summer Analyst
Summer Analyst
This Program is closed to applications.