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.

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

• Experience: 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