Senior Associate Investment Writer, Global Marketing Strategy
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. Global Marketing Strategy (GMS) combines product marketing, creative and digital teams with strategic functions responsible for planning, project management, firm integration, innovation and analytics to support the product and corporate development initiatives across MSIM. The Investment Writer is part of the editorial function on the GMS Creative Team, collaborating directly with the design and audio/visual functions. About the Role: The Investment Writer is primarily responsible for creating and editing thought leadership content that supports a range of investment products and themes. As a skilled short-form and long-form writer, this individual works closely with investment teams, product marketing and channel marketing, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of a broad range of products and strategies distributed to wealth managers and institutional investors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Finance, Economics or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of five years investment writing experience, familiarity with cryptocurrency investing is a plus.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Broad and deep knowledge of asset management and/or ability to learn.
- Ability to research complex topics and interview investment professionals.
- Ability to communicate complex financial topics in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to think creatively, conceptually and strategically.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degrees and/or professional designations (CFA, CAIA) are advantages.
- familiarity with cryptocurrency investing is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Write, edit and amplify key investment content, including insights, outlooks, whitepapers, video scripts, infographics, social media posts, emails and web copy.
- Research investment topics and themes across a variety of traditional, alternative and innovative asset classes in public and private markets, including equity, fixed income, solutions and multi-asset.
- Follow market and economic trends to support the communication of investment management views on timely topics.
- Lead the editorial process, interviewing subject matter experts, gathering and interpreting independent research, developing outlines and revising drafts.
- Oversee content until completion, coordinating with marketing content review, design and digital teams.
- Customize editorial content to meet the distinct needs of different audiences and for delivery across various media, including print, web, audio and video.
- Assume additional editorial duties as requested or assigned.
Benefits
- 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 X Vacation Days annually)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Short/Long Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
