IBD - Healthcare - Associate

About the Role

Morgan Stanley’s Healthcare Group in Europe, based in London, Paris, and Frankfurt, is seeking an Associate to conduct M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory work for healthcare and life sciences clients. The role will support senior bankers on major transactions, perform financial and industry analysis, and deliver client presentations.

• Manage and assist in the execution of corporate finance transactions, including IPOs, M&A, and strategic advisory.
• Perform financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research.
• Contribute to team discussions and client meetings.
• Provide rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations in a clear and compelling manner.
• Act as a mentor and role model to Analysts; promote team culture.
• Work closely with senior bankers on the team and across other groups.

• Top class Master’s degree in finance or a related field from a leading university.
• Relevant investment banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with the healthcare 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.
• A positive, highly motivated individual with strong leadership and management qualities.
• Strong understanding of professional ethics and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated best-in-class professional integrity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Proactive, self‑motivated and goal‑oriented.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong team player able to work effectively in a team environment.

Flexible working arrangements are available. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

For more information, please refer to our equal‑employment opportunity statement at ‑opportunities/eeo.