MSIM- Expansion Capital- Growth Equity- Associate
About The Position
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is a large global asset management organization with a long history and a significant presence worldwide. MSIM aims to deliver outstanding long-term investment performance and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse global client base. Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital is a growth investing platform with over $2Bn in Assets Under Management (AUM) across dedicated equity and credit funds. The team focuses on making equity and credit investments in high-growth, capital-efficient companies, primarily in the technology, consumer, and healthcare sectors within North America and Western Europe. They target investments ranging from $20 million to over $75 million and consider various opportunities including first institutional, growth carve-outs, founder liquidity, secondary, and follow-on investments. Expansion Capital's unique ability to invest across the capital structure and its connection to a leading global brand distinguish it in the late-stage investing market.
Requirements
- Superior academic and performance record.
- One to two years of investment banking or other relevant finance experience (growth equity, venture capital, private equity, private credit, or other direct investing roles).
- Strong knowledge of accounting, and financial statement analysis.
- Excellent written, and verbal presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and desire to network directly with founders and management teams to source new relationships and investment opportunities for the investment team.
- Maturity to operate both independently and as part of a team, and work directly with founders and management teams of companies.
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, accounting or related discipline preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Software industry coverage experience preferred, but all relevant industry coverage experience (e.g., technology, consumer, healthcare) will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Source new investment opportunities by representing Expansion Capital in networking, direct outreach, and other externally facing capacities.
- Perform due diligence on investment opportunities, including financial modeling, industry research, market research, and developing a deep understanding of customers and competition.
- Assist in supporting portfolio companies post-investment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
- Opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest.
- Supported and empowered environment.
- Ample opportunity to move about the business.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
