MSIM & Innovation Fund Associate

New York, New York, United States of America

Apr 6, 2026

$150K - $225K

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 $1.9 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. 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.

Morgan Stanley Growth & Innovation (MSGI) is an MSIM strategy targeting late stage, growth equity investments in scaled, private, high‑growth companies in fast‑growing technology sectors. The strategy targets category‑defining companies operating in large addressable markets with significant long‑term compounding potential. The MSGI strategy is under the broader Private Credit & Equity (PC&E) platform with over 300 professionals globally managing approximately $62 Bn of client capital across direct private equity and private‑credit strategies.

Recent investments out of the MSGI strategy have included a leading unified data and AI analytics platform, and a frontier AI research and foundational model company. This is a unique opportunity to join a lean and entrepreneurial team and support the development of the MSGI strategy, working hand‑in‑hand with senior individuals across the Firm.

MSIM is looking for an Associate/Analyst to work directly with senior investors and decision‑makers and serve as a key contributor throughout the lifecycle of investing, including the evaluation of investment opportunities, conducting in‑depth sector analysis, developing and analyzing financial projections and valuations, and monitoring portfolio companies post‑investment.

• Conduct research on macro themes, investment ideas, and target assets
• Build financial models for company projections and transaction scenarios
• Produce investment memoranda and support materials on investment opportunities
• Coordinate with advisors and consultants on due diligence items
• Monitor the performance of portfolio companies and interface with management teams

• 2+ years’ previous experience in growth equity, venture capital, private equity or investment banking
• Experience:
  
  technology coverage or technology experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to learn quickly and interact well with others, including with counterparts across the Firm in Wealth Management and Investment Banking & Capital Markets
• Enthusiasm, self‑motivation, and a team player attitude
• Superior level of attention to detail
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once and meet associated deadlines important to success

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $225,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley‑sponsored benefit programs.

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).