MSIM Tactical Value, Acquisitions Associate (2027 Program)

About the role

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 26 countries, and a total of $2.0 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026. 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's Tactical Value team is a part of the ~$62bn Private Credit & Equity platform within MSIM. The group manages ~$4bn and makes private equity, growth equity, and structured credit investments across industries. The strategy capitalizes on both connectivity with Morgan Stanley IBD and GCM as well as relationships outside of the firm for sourcing, diligence, and value creation after the investment.

The team is a generalist group that invests in both large cap and middle market deals with check sizes of $50-$750MM+. Recent industry focus includes investments in tech/cybersecurity, consumer, professional/industrial services, media and sports. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing and entrepreneurial team with significant upward mobility.

Responsibilities

Msim

Tactical Value is looking for a Pre-MBA Associate 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.

Specifically, the team is looking for an Associate able to help in the following areas:

• 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
• Monitor the performance of portfolio companies and interface with management teams

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' previous experience in investment banking or private equity
• Experience: M&A, industry coverage, or capital markets 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
• This program is to start between Winter - Summer 2027

What You Can Expect from Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years.

Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Pay and benefits

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $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.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.