MSIM- Expansion Capital- Growth Equity- Business Development- VP

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

10d•$200,000 - $250,000•Onsite

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 $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. 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. About Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital: Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital is a growth-stage investing platform with over $2Bn of AUM across dedicated growth equity and credit funds. The team targets $20M to +$75M investments in high-growth, capital efficient companies across all sectors, with a focus on the technology, consumer and healthcare verticals primarily in North America and Western Europe. Investments include first institutional, growth carve-out, founder liquidity, secondary and follow-on opportunities. Expansion Capital’s ability to invest across the capital structure, and its connectivity to a leading global brand, is unique within the late stage investing universe. For more information on the Expansion Capital team and investment portfolio, please refer to our website here . The team is seeking a Vice President to join the team and lead business development efforts alongside senior leaders. Description : This is a full-time on-site role located in New York, NY. The Vice President will be responsible for running all Origination-related activities for the platform. This role brings high exposure to company owners, founders, investment bankers, and investors. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Requirements

5-8 years of relevant industry experience, which should include time spent in business development in a private equity, growth equity or venture capital platform.
Intellectual curiosity and experience across a broad range of asset classes and geographies
Aptitude and experience in networking within the private investing and investment banking landscape
Resourceful, highly organized, process-oriented, data-driven and tech savvy
Self-motivated, with a high degree of initiative and a passion for building relationships with intermediaries and industry contacts
Possesses an in-depth understanding of private markets
Established relationships with leading firms, intermediaries, consultants, and other influencers
Strong analytical and financial skills
Excellent communication skills
Highly team oriented
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from top college or university
Must be willing to travel extensively

Nice To Haves

Some experience in technology / software, healthcare or consumer sectors also preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Work with senior investors to define and oversee the fund’s overall investment sourcing strategy to optimize volume and quality of deal flow
Develop and manage relationships with brokers, management teams and other investors and lenders in the growth / venture ecosystem
Develop, implement and manage regular marketing activities (e.g. email campaigns) to intermediaries and targeted companies
Manage outbound sourcing efforts of junior investment team members
Leverage technology and data (e.g. Salesforce, Pitchbook, 3rd party systems, etc.)
Institute best practices across team for contacts and tracking deal flow
Cultivate and coordinate new and existing investment themes
Attend conferences and other industry events to foster relationships
Plan / track event attendance to ensure total coverage and regular touchpoints with targeted companies and intermediaries
Monitor activities of other active investors in the space
Analyze and examine data for gaps, opportunities, insights