Compensation Associate - Investment Banking & Global Capital Markets

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Stanley's Rewards & Analytics team is seeking a Compensation Associate to support the Investment Banking Division (IBD) and Global Capital Markets (GCM). This role combines traditional compensation execution with an expectation to help automate, modernize, and scale how insights are delivered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in analytical discipline
2–6 years of experience in Compensation, HR Analytics, HR Strategy, or a related analytical role
Advanced excel, problem-solving, and communication skills
Interest in automation, AI, and data-driven decision making
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, Snowflake, or similar tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Support both mid-year and year-end salary and bonus processes
Conduct compensation modeling, benchmarking, and market analyses
Support compensation forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
Prepare senior management exhibits and presentations
Analyze compensation and workforce trends to develop actionable insights
Partner with HR Partners and business leaders on compensation-related initiatives
Support strategic workforce compensation needs and ad hoc business analyses
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline compensation processes
Leverage AI and analytics tools to improve reporting and decision support
Partner with HR Strats, HR Technology, and Compensation team on modernization initiatives
Evaluate emerging technologies and practical AI applications across Compensation and HR