Your Opportunity as a Summer Associate in Sales & Trading

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

The Summer Associate Program provides an opportunity to develop and master the analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills you will need to develop an exciting and rewarding career on Wall Street. With a flat structure and an open trading floor, you will be collaborating with and learning from some of the most successful professionals in the industry. As a Summer Associate, you will have the opportunity to experience the full breadth of the division and find the best fit for your interests and skills.

The ten-week Sales & Trading Summer Associate Program will provide you with a unique opportunity to experience the culture of the firm and the intensity and energy of the trading floors.

The program typically features:

• Classroom training
• Two placements within Fixed Income, Equities and Prime Brokerage 
• Rotations to other desks across Sales & Trading
• Senior management speaker series
• Networking events
• A mid-summer review

Your placements will give you  a detailed appreciation of the role of the Associate and a broad exposure to the diverse products and functions across Fixed Income, Equities and Prime Brokerage. You may also benefit from the support of a mentor as well as numerous opportunities for networking.  Working on the trading floor, you will generally have daily contact with senior management, both through learning-on-the-job and in the many information sessions and meetings that are an essential part of the summer experience. Successful Summer Associates may receive a full-time offer at the end of the summer.

Is Sales & Trading Right for You?
A checklist to help you decide if you have the skills and temperament for this area

• You can analyze and interpret complex information quickly and with insight.
• You're focused and goal-oriented.
• Your communication skills enable you to articulate complex concepts and develop a compelling rationale for action.
• You have a keen interest in the financial markets and the way they are influenced by external factors.
• You thrive on the intensity of the markets and respond quickly when circumstances change.

Requirements

You have completed the first year of your M.B.A. program and have an outstanding academic record along with a keen interest in the financial markets.

Selection Process

Candidates are encouraged to attend various Morgan Stanley Sales & Trading pre-interview events, career fairs, and/or presentations. Selected applicants will have the opportunity to meet with Morgan Stanley professionals both on campus and in our offices. Candidates are evaluated on their ability to succeed at both the Associate level and at the officer level.

How to Apply

Please visit our website at: http://www.morganstanley.com/about/careers/recruiting/apply.html

Deadlines

For application deadline information, please consult with your school's career center.