Private Credit- Underwriting- Analyst/ Associate
About The Position
Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM") is a global investment manager with over 40 years of history delivering innovative investment solutions across public and private markets worldwide. We have $1.5Tn of AUM with professionals located across 24 countries, with a proven long term track record of success. Our investment teams bring significant expertise in structuring complex financial transactions and commitment to partnering with world class management teams. Morgan Stanley's extensive business relationships and global network of resources afford our private equity and credit teams as well as our portfolio companies' unparalleled access to leading corporations, executive talent, as well as competitive deal sourcing advantages. Morgan Stanley Private Credit ("MSPC") is the corporate credit-investing business within the Private Credit & Equity segment of Morgan Stanley Investment Management. MSPC manages investments on behalf of third-party institutional and high net worth investors across a number of funds and strategies. MSPC has pockets of capital focused on investing in privately negotiated senior secured debt, junior debt and mezzanine debt investments to middle market corporate issuers as well as select secondary market credit investment opportunities. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending ("MSDL") is a rapidly growing and the largest segment of Morgan Stanley Private Credit. The team closed its first transaction in the first quarter of 2020 has since grown to ~$20 billion of AUM and manages over 225 portfolio accounts. Almost all of the team's investing activities are focused on upper middle market private equity-controlled companies seeking club-executed unitranche financing. MSDL is looking for an Analyst or Associate to support the investment efforts of the credit investing platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Strong academic record and job performance
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, mix of Investment Banking and Private Credit experience preferred
- Excellent PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills, including ability to independently create flowing, 3-statement financial projection models
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Work with senior and junior members of MSDL to conduct due diligence on new opportunities
- Perform in-depth sector and company research and detailed financial modeling
- Prepare credit investment memoranda
- Assist with the negotiation of term sheets, commitment letters and credit documentation
- Monitor portfolio company results as well assist with add-on financings and amendments
Benefits
- Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
