Emerging Markets Equity, Executive Assistant - MSIM - Admin Support

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Executive Administrative Assistant Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”), together with its investment advisory affiliates, operates in 23 countries with $1,895 billion in assets under management or supervision as of December 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. The Emerging Markets Equity team is looking to add an Executive Assistant to support to three senior investment professionals based in New York and their direct teams as needed. In addition to primary coverage responsibilities, this role will include collaboration with the other assistants across the platform to support broader business needs and day-to-day operations. Primary responsibilities include scheduling and maintaining calendars, expense management, travel arrangements (including international travel and visas) and preparing presentations as needed. Typical in-office presence of four days a week (Monday through Thursday), dependent on team’s travel and meeting schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 – 5 years relevant administrative support experience, preferably in the investment management industry.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy and strong organizational skills
• Ability to support multiple individuals and projects concurrently with strong prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently, ask for guidance as needed, and take direction
• Flexible attitude with the willingness to learn about international financial markets and take on new projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CoPilot and Concur expense system a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and maintain business calendars. This involves coordinating times, corresponding with internal/external participants, scheduling meeting rooms, addressing technology needs and handling catering arrangements as needed. The role also requires demonstration of excellent judgement as it relates to communication with internal and external clients, responding to requests, and re-prioritizing calls and meetings as needed.
• Make domestic/international travel arrangements. This includes developing detailed agendas, managing any visa requirements and addressing other travel/logistics related requirements as needed.
• Prepare, submit, and monitor expense reports and vendor payments for investment team members.
• Assist with preparation of PowerPoint presentations, including formatting, designing and pulling together slides from team’s repository.
• Source documents and data from Firm systems as needed for team requests.
• Demonstrate discretion with sensitive information related to firm, team, and/or staff.
• Manage other miscellaneous administrative tasks including technology requests, preparing copies and managing office supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level