Associate, Investment Banking

Morgan Stanley; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Singapore is seeking an Associate to advance client relationships, build and analyze financial models, and prepare client presentations and transaction support.

You will gather company data, evaluate market trends, help value firms, and contribute to execution of significant M&A opportunities across Asia Pacific. This role demands strong accounting knowledge, rigor, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree from a leading university in Finance or related disciplines with excellent academic results.
• Previous investment banking experience in deal/ transaction support preferred; M&A experience from Big 4 will be considered.
• Strong financial modelling skills with practical application.
• Analytical mindset with solid accounting and financial knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated teamwork and professional integrity.
• Proactive, motivated, and goal-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Gather company data and operating information on companies
• Evaluate market data and perform financial modelling to analyse trends and help value companies
• Prepare and present M&A opportunity and business strategy materials for clients
• Be actively involved in execution of high-profile transactions in the Asia Pacific region

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team player

Integrity

Education

Finance degree

Job description

Job Description &Requirements

As an Associate, you will be expected to focus on advancing client relationships, creating and analysing financial models, creating client presentations and transaction support.

Responsibilities:

• Gather company data and operating information on companies
• Evaluate market data and perform financial modelling to analyse trends and help value companies
• Prepare and present M&A opportunity and business strategy materials for clients
• Be actively involved in execution of high-profile and prominent transactions in the Asia Pacific region

Requirements:

• Degree from a leading university in Finance or related disciplines with excellent academic results
• Previous investment banking experience in deal/ transaction support preferred, M&A experience from Big 4 Accounting Firms (or similar) will be considered.
• Technically sound with practical financial modelling skills
• An analytical mindset with solid knowledge of accounting, financial and operational concepts
• Commitment to delivery of highest quality work product
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Excellent team player with demonstrated good management skills
• Demonstrate best in class professional integrity
• Proactive, positive, self-motivatedand goal-oriented