MSIM- Portfolio Solutions- Investment Selection Analyst

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking securities investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together we share a common set of values rooted in integrity excellence and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career a place for people to learn to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

About Morgan Stanley Investment Management

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.

Team Summary

• The Portfolio Solutions Group (PSG) manages $35bn in custom multi-asset portfolios on behalf of institutions and individual investors worldwide
• PSG specializes in the discretionary management of portfolios allocating across traditional and alternative asset classes including the use of open architecture implementation via third-party strategies
• PSG is comprised of 48 team members including 29 investment professionals globally and is organized into five disciplines: Capital Markets Investment Selection Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management Client Engagement and Investment Support

What will you be doing

• As a member of PSGs Investment Selection team you will be contributing to the sourcing diligence and monitoring of investment opportunities
• Investment activity includes public and private markets direct and fund implementation internal and third-party strategy allocations
• You will have the opportunity to support the continuous effort of the wider team to maintain medium term investment views across public and private markets
• The role includes contributing to client review activity and new business development including coordinating with the global distribution team on all PSG business activities
• Finally the position also involves supporting the production of thematic investment content for existing and prospective clients

What were looking for:

• Degree educated or equivalent (post graduate qualifications are positive)
• Progress towards CFA / CAIA is advantageous
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Previous multi-manager experience in a multi-asset portfolio context viewed positively

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be $90000 - $110000 per year at the commencement of employment. However base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package which depending on the position may also include commission earnings incentive compensation discretionary bonuses other short and long-term incentive packages and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanleys goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex sex stereotype gender gender identity or expression transgender sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy veteran or military service status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).