MSIM- Expansion Capital- Growth Equity- Associate

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 investing platform with over $2Bn of AUM across dedicated equity and credit funds. The team targets $20M to +$75M equity and credit 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.

Analysts on our platform will be trained to evaluate opportunities across the entire capital structure, including equity and debt.

• Source new investment opportunities by representing Expansion Capital in networking, direct outreach, and other externally facing capacities
• Perform due diligence on investment opportunities, including financial modeling, industry research, market research, and developing a deep understanding of customers and competition
• Assist in supporting support portfolio companies post‑investment

This position is a two‑to‑three‑year role, with Analysts moving to either other investment, corporate development, or operating roles after their program with Expansion Capital. However, this opportunity does have the potential to evolve into a long‑term role for exceptionally high‑performing Analysts.

• Superior academic and performance record
• One to two years of investment banking or other relevant finance experience (growth equity, venture capital, private equity, private credit, or other direct investing roles).
• Software industry coverage experience preferred, but all relevant industry coverage experience (e.g., technology, consumer, healthcare) will be considered
• Strong knowledge of accounting, and financial statement analysis
• Three‑statement model assessment given at the beginning of interview process to determine relevant expertise
• Excellent written, and verbal presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and desire to network directly with founders and management teams to source new relationships and investment opportunities for the investment team
• Maturity to operate both independently and as part of a team, and work directly with founders and management teams of companies
• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, accounting or related discipline preferred

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