2026 Investment Banking Summer Associate Program - Financial Sponsors (San Francisco)
About The Position
Morgan Stanley is a worldwide leader in investment banking. We are one of the top firms in mergers & acquisitions (M&A), underwriting of equity transactions, corporate debt issuance, and high-yield debt financing. With professionals in 30 countries, we are consistently recognized for our performance in traditional and innovative financing solutions, helping clients around the world to make decisions about their business strategy and financial structure. Our San Francisco office is looking for Summer Associates to join the Financial Sponsors Investment Banking team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with pre-eminent private equity firms with hands on experience executing a wide range of complex transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, IPOs, public and private capital raises, and strategic advisory assignments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on highly technical assignments and engage closely with professionals across all our industry and product groups to deliver high quality advice to clients.
Requirements
- You are an MBA or a J.D. student graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.
- You have at least two to three years of work experience (preferred).
- You can manage multiple projects, provide complicated financial analysis, and develop appropriate corporate finance solutions.
- You have excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
Responsibilities
- Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research.
- Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions.
- Contributing to team discussions and client meetings.
- Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
