Investment Banking Division - Transportation & Infrastructure - Associate

About the Role

Associate in the Transportation team, London, working on a wide range of M&A and capital markets transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, leveraged buyouts and public/private capital market deals. The role involves direct interaction with senior bankers and clients.

• Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions (IPOs, M&A, strategic advisory).
• Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research.
• Contributing to team discussions and client meetings.
• Providing rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients.
• Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner.
• Acting as a mentor and role model to Analysts; promoting team culture.
• Working closely with senior bankers on the team and across other groups.

• Top class Master’s degree or overseas equivalent in or related to finance from a leading university.
• Relevant Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with the sector and corporate landscape is desirable.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial concepts; ability to analyse and value businesses.
• Positive, highly motivated individual exhibiting strong leadership and management qualities.
• Strong understanding of professional ethics and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrate best-in-class professional integrity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to excellence.
• Committed to delivery of highest quality work product; strong attention to detail.
• Proactive; self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong team player able to work effectively in a team environment.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect a strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Employees are empowered to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. For more details, contact the recruitment team.