Administrative Assistant

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) together with its investment advisory affiliates operates in 25 countries with $1.9 Tn in assets under management or supervision as of March 31 2026. MSIM 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.

About the Team

Eaton Vance Equity is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management and comprises six long-tenured investment teams employing bottom-up research-driven investment approaches focused on delivering strong risk-adjusted returns for clients globally. The team culture emphasizes collaboration accountability intellectual curiosity and operational excellence.

The Role

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Eaton Vance Equity investment team in Boston. This is a full-time in-office position supporting two Portfolio Managers investment professionals and the broader team. The role is central to the smooth operation of the investment platform requiring exceptional organization professionalism discretion and the ability to anticipate the needs of a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars schedule meetings and coordinate across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel prepare detailed itineraries and manage travel logistics.
• Prepare and reconcile expense reports accurately and on time using firm systems.
• Provide administrative support to Portfolio Managers analysts and other investment professionals.
• Prepare presentations reports meeting materials and marketing documents.
• Coordinate onboarding technology requests office logistics and workspace needs.
• Maintain compliance records recurring reports and other administrative documentation.
• Partner with Technology HR Compliance Finance Facilities and other internal teams to resolve operational needs.
• Support department meetings events and special projects while identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• 3 years of administrative or executive assistant experience preferably within financial services or another professional services environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• High degree of professionalism discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to quickly learn Bloomberg FactSet Concur CRD and other firm applications.

Preferred Characteristics

• Positive collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to operational excellence.
• Experience supporting senior executives or investment professionals is preferred.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley we raise manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve done that for 90 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 between $80000 and $100000 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 Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion where individuals are hired developed and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate bringing a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences.

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