Investment Management - Private Equity Solutions (PES) Investment Senior Associate

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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 $1.7 trillion in assets under management as of December 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.

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions (the Team) is an investment team within MSIM, focused on private markets solutions across primary fund investing, co-investing, and secondaries. The Team has more than 60 investment professionals based in Philadelphia, New York, London and Hong Kong and manages a global program across developed and emerging markets, having invested over $27bn across more than 1,200 opportunities as of December 31, 2024.

Position Description

The Team is seeking candidates, preferably with previous experience at investment banks, consulting firms, private equity firms or private equity fund of funds, for a Senior Associate position focused on fund investments (primaries) and co-investments.

Investment professionals at the Senior Associate level work closely with senior investment professionals on 4‑5 person deal teams and are responsible for investment analysis, research, and investment process management. The private markets program spans asset classes from venture capital to leveraged buyouts and special situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment sourcing, opportunity diligence and evaluation, and portfolio monitoring by reviewing inbound investment materials, meeting with private equity fund managers, and assessing performance of specific companies and funds.
• Structure and lead research on a wide range of geographies, industries, companies, and macroeconomic trends.
• Direct junior investment staff in the creation and execution of financial analyses in support of the investment process (e.g., comparable company valuation analyses, LBO models, investment return projections with sensitivity analyses, track record analyses).
• Lead strategic initiatives with cross‑functional teams related to technology, data/systems, marketing, business development, sourcing and business planning.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from a leading university; MBA from a leading business school is a plus.
• Experience in private equity, investment banking, equity research and/or management consulting.
• Highly motivated self‑starter with a team orientation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive quantitative modelling experience with an excellent understanding of financial concepts and valuation.
• Exceptional project management and execution skills with the ability to meet challenging deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality and accuracy.
• A high level of intellectual curiosity in developing knowledge of private equity and capital markets.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining first‑class service and a high standard of excellence. Our values—putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back—guide our daily decisions. You will work alongside the best and brightest in an environment that supports and empowers you, with ample opportunity to move across the business. We offer attractive and comprehensive benefits and perks, and flexible working arrangements are supported.

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Flexible Work Statement

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Equal Opportunities

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.