2026 Investment Management Summer Analyst Program - Hedge Fund Solutions (New York City)

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,400 investment professionals around the world and $1.7 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 31, 2024. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.

The Hedge Fund Solutions Investment Team serves to bridge a client's investment objectives with the optimal implementation choices or ‘delivery mechanism’ for underlying investments and exposures ranging from active hedge fund strategies to risk premia investing, alternative lending, asset-backed lending, secondaries, and co-investments. With the benefit of an open architecture platform – and making optimal use of data, tools and technology – the team seeks to source, structure, execute and oversee superior investments across each of these categories.

Training Program

The Investment Management Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week program consisting of one week of training and nine weeks working within a specific IM team. Across all IM teams, the curriculum is designed to equip Summer Analysts with the fundamental skills they need to be successful in IM. During the 10-week program, Summer Analysts experience the culture and atmosphere of Morgan Stanley by performing a role similar to a Full-Time Analyst.

During the 10-week program, the Summer Analyst will work closely with the Investment Team, working on specific projects and participating in all stages of the investment process. This will include investment coverage activities, as well as those associated with sourcing, analysis, and evaluation of new ideas in addition to monitoring existing investments. The analyst role spans idea generation, data intake and analysis and data aggregation and management, and includes working with large data sets in Microsoft Excel, internal software systems, Python, SQL, and/or R to assess investment/strategy merits and monitor relevant portfolio metrics. Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to assist with active risk, exposure and P/L oversight and evaluation throughout the program.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the investment process and coverage
• Collaborate with other functional areas in coordinating the various operational aspects of investing
• Participate in extensive strategy and investment reviews and in preparation of associated presentations for the Investment Committee

Qualifications and Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree and will graduate between December 2026 and June 2027
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Team player with ability to collaborate with colleagues across Hedge Fund Solutions and the broader organization
• Some coding experience preferred (R, Python, SQL)
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Driven, highly motivated and results-focused
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time efficiently and effectively
• Detail oriented and have the ability to work efficiently within tight time constraints
• Enthusiasm for financial markets, macroeconomics, alternatives investing, FinTech

Application Process and Deadline
In order to be considered, candidates must apply with their resume through the Morgan Stanley website and complete their HireVue digital questionnaire. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled or the application deadline, whichever comes first. Applications must be submitted by Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM EST and HireVues completed by Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM EST in order to be considered.

 

Expected base pay rates for the role will be $52.89 per hour 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.