MSIM Growth & Innovation Fund Associate

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

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About The Position

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.9 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. MSIM 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. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Morgan Stanley Growth & Innovation (MSGI) is an MSIM strategy targeting late stage, growth equity investments in scaled, private, high-growth companies in fast-growing technology sectors. The strategy targets category-defining companies operating in large addressable markets with significant long-term compounding potential. The MSGI strategy is under the broader Private Credit & Equity (PC&E) platform with over 300 professionals globally managing approximately $62Bn of client capital across direct private equity and private-credit strategies. Recent investments out of the MSGI strategy have included a leading unified data and AI analytics platform, and a frontier AI research and foundational model company. This is a unique opportunity to join a lean and entrepreneurial team and support the development of the MSGI strategy, working hand-in-hand with senior individuals across the Firm. MSIM is looking for an Associate/Analyst to work directly with senior investors and decision-makers and serve as a key contributor throughout the lifecycle of investing, including the evaluation of investment opportunities, conducting in-depth sector analysis, developing and analyzing financial projections and valuations, and monitoring portfolio companies post investment. Specifically, the team is looking for an Associate/Analyst to help in the following areas: Conduct research on macro themes, investment ideas, and target assets Build financial models for company projections and transaction scenarios Produce investment memoranda and support materials on investment opportunities Coordinate with advisors and consultants on due diligence items Monitor the performance of portfolio companies and interface with management teams

Requirements

• 2+ years’ previous experience in growth equity, venture capital, private equity or investment banking
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to learn quickly and interact well with others, including with counterparts across the Firm in Wealth Management and Investment Banking & Capital Markets
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a team player attitude
• Superior level of attention to detail
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once and meet associated deadlines important to success

Nice To Haves

• technology coverage or technology experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on macro themes, investment ideas, and target assets
• Build financial models for company projections and transaction scenarios
• Produce investment memoranda and support materials on investment opportunities
• Coordinate with advisors and consultants on due diligence items
• Monitor the performance of portfolio companies and interface with management teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed