The Associate Program in Investment Banking

An overview of this program's objectives and how you can benefit

Our goal is to give our Investment Banking Associates a basic foundation so that they can have a successful career in Morgan Stanley's Investment Banking Division. You will be working alongside senior-level decision-makers at some of the world's largest corporations or gaining experience in helping smaller, entrepreneurial firms that are primed for growth.

The challenge begins with understanding the client's goals, and extends to analyzing options, developing ideas, driving strategies and delivering advice that will shape the course of business.

You will interact with decision-makers who develop the ideas that ultimately reshape industries. Your projects may involve a merger, an IPO or financing a new venture. You may lead a competitive auction process to divest a business, identify potential strategic acquisition targets, organize a road show for potential investors in a major new equity offering, or advise your team on how to tackle a complex piece of analysis.

In all cases, IBD opens up opportunities for our clients- and for our Associates who are up to the challenge.

Associates will be assigned to the groups as follows: Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, or Global Capital Markets. The roles and responsibilities vary by department but may include:

• Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions
• Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research
• Contributing to team discussions and client meetings
• Providing rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients
• Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner

• Acting as a mentor and role model to the Analysts

Is Investment Banking Right for You?

A checklist to help you decide if you have the skills and temperament for this area

• You are a team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• You have strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly grasp complex data
• You have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form effective working relationships
• You thrive on intellectual challenge and work with confidence
• You are ambitious and motivated to become an industry, product or regional expert
• You must be able to manage multiple projects, provide complicated financial analysis and develop appropriate corporate finance solutions
• You pursue your assignments with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and the highest ethical standards

Requirements
You must have an MBA or equivalent, with and outstanding academic record and a keen interesting the financial markets.

Selection Process

Selected candidates will go through two or three rounds on interviews.

How to Apply & Deadlines