Investment Banking Real Estate Associate - New York

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

7d • $175,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Stanley’s New York City office is seeking an Associate to join its Real Estate Investment Banking Group. The role offers the opportunity to work with regional and international clients on complex transactions and strategic advisory assignments, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, shareholder relations, recapitalizations, demergers, leveraged buyouts, defenses against unsolicited takeover attempts, and public and private capital markets transactions.

The Associate will work closely with professionals throughout the firm to provide high-quality client advice. As an important member of a team that includes senior professionals, the Associate will contribute to transaction execution and client engagement, and will be encouraged to think creatively beyond the numbers.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant investment banking experience, or an MBA with 1–3 years of experience.
• Proven track record working on complex executed deals across M&A and various industry sectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication, client, and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial instinct and ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Series licensing, or must obtain it.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the real estate industry is strongly preferred but not required.
• An MBA and/or CFA designation would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with regional and international clients on complex transactions and strategic advisory assignments.
• Contribute to execution of transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, and public and private capital markets transactions.
• Participate in client engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with professionals throughout the firm to deliver high-quality advice to clients.
• Work as part of a team that includes senior professionals and think creatively beyond the numbers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks.
• Benefits and support for employees and their families throughout their work-life journey.
• Opportunity to move about the business.

What This Job Offers

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