MSIM CAPITAL PARTNERS, ACQUISITIONS ASSOCIATE (2025 PROGRAM)
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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. Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) is a leading middle-market private equity platform focused on direct control investments in North America. The team currently invests out of their 7th fund (~$2bn) and is targeting a ~$2.5bn 8th fund. MSCP focus is on value creation through management and operational improvements, value-added oversight, strategic add-on acquisitions and thoughtful capitalization. MSCP invests in control transactions via founder-led recapitalizations, growth equity investments, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs and platform builds. Throughout their history, they have maintained a consistent middle-market focus, investing in companies across a broad range of industries with enterprise values from $200 million to $750 million and EBITDA from $10 million to $60 million. This position would offer broad exposure across various verticals inclusive of business services, industrials, consumer, healthcare, and education through the two-year program. Responsibilities: Capital Partners is looking for a Pre-MBA Associate to work directly with senior investors and decision-makers and serve as key contributors 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. Specifically, MSCP is looking for an Associate able to help in the following areas across each vertical: • Conduct research on macro themes, investment ideas, and target assets • Build financial models for company projection and transaction scenarios • Produce investment memoranda and support materials on investment opportunities • Coordinate with advisors and consultants on due diligence items • Track prospective deals • Monitor the performance of portfolio companies Qualifications: • 1-2 years' previous experience in investment banking or private equity • Experience Mergers & Acquisitions preferred • Ability to learn quickly and interact well with others • 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 $110,000 - $150,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, 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. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. 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).