About the role#
The Institutional Equity Co-Op program offers a six-month immersive experience within the Institutional Equity Division (IED) at Morgan Stanley. You will join a specific desk to gain hands-on exposure to financial markets, equity products, and client relationship management. This is a full-time, paid position designed for students to contribute to desk operations while learning from industry professionals.
What you'll do#
- Manage and deepen relationships with institutional equity clients.
- Deliver research, market insights, and actionable investment ideas.
- Facilitate client participation in equity capital market activities.
- Connect clients with firm resources across various products and platforms.
- Maintain an understanding of client portfolios and investment priorities.
- Translate market intelligence back to internal partners.
- Provide clearing, custody, and financing solutions to hedge funds.
- Support business development and client service initiatives.
- Curate strategic research on hedge fund trading activity.
- Analyze positioning and leverage to identify market risks.
- Manage the clearing of futures, options, and OTC swaps.
- Deliver financial analytics and client profitability insights.
- Support treasury, liquidity management, and balance sheet optimization.
What you'll need#
- Availability to work full-time, in-person from January through June 2027.
- Current pursuit of an undergraduate degree with a graduation date after December 2027.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to learn and use new software applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highest attention to detail.
- Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and a collaborative spirit.
- Ability to execute tasks quickly, multi-task, and prioritize effectively.
- Quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- A keen interest in finance and markets.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January - June).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $52.89 per hour.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley provides investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. The firm operates in 42 countries and serves corporations, governments, institutions, families, and individuals. It maintains a global presence with over 100,000 employees. The company focuses on helping clients raise, manage, and allocate capital.
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