Private Equity Solutions - Investment Management - Senior Associate

Morgan Stanley • West Conshohocken, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is a large global asset management organization with over 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and $1.7 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. MSIM aims to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and comprehensive investment management solutions to a diverse global client base. The Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions (the Team), an investment team within MSIM, focuses on delivering innovative private markets solutions across various asset classes within private equity and related strategies. The Team consists of over 60 investment professionals located in suburban Philadelphia, New York, London, and Hong Kong, managing a global program that includes primary fund investing, co-investing, and secondaries in developed and emerging markets. The Team also holds a significant leadership position in impact-oriented strategies, such as social impact, climate solutions, and racial & gender equity. As of December 31, 2024, the Team has invested over $27 billion across more than 1,200 opportunities. The Team is looking for candidates, ideally with prior experience in investment banking, consulting firms, private equity firms, or private equity fund of funds, for a Senior Associate position within the Private Equity Solutions team. This role will focus on fund investments (primaries), direct investments (co-investing), and LP secondaries investments. Senior Associates work closely with senior investment professionals in 4-5 person deal teams, taking responsibility for investment analysis, research, and managing the investment process. The private markets program covers asset classes ranging from venture capital to leveraged buyouts and special situations. The position is based in suburban Philadelphia, with travel required for up to 40% of assignments.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree from a leading university.
• 3-5 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, equity research, and/or management consulting.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a team orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive quantitative modeling experience with an excellent understanding of financial concepts and valuation
• Exceptional project management and execution skills with an ability to meet challenging deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality and accuracy
• A high level of intellectual curiosity in developing knowledge of private equity and capital markets

Nice To Haves

• MBA from a leading business school a plus
• Primaries, co-investment, and/or secondaries experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage investment sourcing, opportunity diligence and evaluation, and portfolio monitoring by reviewing inbound investment materials, meeting with private equity fund managers, and assessing performance of specific companies and funds
• Structure and lead research on a wide range of geographies, industries, companies, and macroeconomic trends
• Direct junior investment staff in the creation and execution of financial analyses in support of the investment process (e.g., comparable company valuation analyses, LBO models, investment return projections with sensitivity analyses, track record analyses)
• Lead strategic initiatives with cross-functional teams related to technology, data/systems, marketing, business development, sourcing, and business planning

Benefits

• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
• Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior