Institutional Equity Division Industrial Placement Program (Start ASAP)

About Morgan Stanley

Since its founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services.

Your role

Roles & responsibilities

Sales

• Assist the desk with morning summaries, flag important market-moving events, and client centricity.

Sales trading & trading 

• Identifying potential buyers/sellers in stocks and exploring block opportunities
• Assist the desk with data and trade execution
• Provide market trading color to clients as well as internally

Training & development 

Morgan Stanley India offers a comprehensive internship program that focuses on providing interns with hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the financial industry. Interns benefit from structured training, access to industry experts, and the chance to engage in real-world projects, facilitating the development of essential skills and a deep understanding of the financial sector.

Benefits

They provide the following benefits

• Health Care & Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Maternity and paternity Leave
• Work From Home options 
• Student loan refinancing for you, your family, and your friends
• Cash management, securities-based loans, and home financing solutions with options for each stage of your life.

Career progression

Career progression for an intern at Morgan Stanley India typically involves transitioning to a full-time role, followed by ongoing professional growth and potential specialization. This journey includes performance evaluation, entry-level positions, continuous learning, leadership opportunities, and the potential for long-term career development within the organization.

Work-life balance

Regarding work-life balance, Morgan Stanley adheres to a typical Monday to Friday schedule from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. IST, but they provide flexibility for time-sensitive tasks, including Indian public holidays. Employees can enjoy flexible working hours, including the option to work from home. Morgan Stanley maintains a five-day workweek, with an average of 55 working hours.

Culture & vibe  

At Morgan Stanley, you'll find a vibrant and multifaceted atmosphere where individuals collaborate closely with colleagues from diverse functions and the Business Unit in onshore regions. Analysts at Morgan Stanley often highlight the satisfaction of working alongside intelligent and motivated peers and the constant professional challenges as some of the most rewarding aspects of their tenure.

About you

Education, skills, and qualities required:

• B. Tech/B.E. or an equivalent engineering degree along with an MBA.

Sales:

• Well-read, passionate about markets, and taking a keen interest in current affairs, politics, and economic policies.
• Should be analytical, can connect the dots, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge and understanding of the stock markets, and valuation methodologies.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Bloomberg, etc. to come out with market content and analysis beyond consensus.
• Team player and collaborative in approach working closely with other departments and regional teams.
• Willing to unlearn and learn.

Sales trading & trading 

• Knowledge and understanding of the stock markets (ideally both cash and futures)
• Good communication skills (eventually it’s a sales role). Ability to speak on market moves/trends
• Good working knowledge of Excel, etc to come out with market content

How to apply

To apply for this role, click on the "Apply on employer site" button, which navigates to the career section where the application can be filled out and submitted directly.

Sources

The following source was used in researching this page:

• Morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/perks-benefits-working-at-morgan-stanley
• youtube.com