2027 Operations Summer Analyst Program (Baltimore)

Morgan Stanley; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,969 - 41,260; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley invites high-potential undergrads to join the 2027 Operations Summer Analyst Program in Baltimore, designed to immerse you in the Firm's operational capabilities and culture through trainings, speaker series, and networking events.

You will collaborate across Operations teams to analyze processes, learn the interdependencies across departments, and present to senior management while partnering with Technology to improve efficiency and control.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree and graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills.
• Team player who can work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across Operations teams to evaluate and reengineer processes to drive greater operational efficiency.
• Obtain a broad understanding of Operations and its departmental interdependencies.
• Present to senior management.
• Partner with different business units to deliver exceptional service to clients in trade capture, clearance and settlement, account opening, cash management, billing, tax reporting, and fraud monitoring.
• Partner with Technology to design, manage, and implement business process changes to streamline processes, improve productivity, and optimize efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate operational risk while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships to deliver world class operational services.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Proactive

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Job description

2027 OPERATIONS SUMMER ANALYST PROGRAM (BALTIMORE)

The Operations Division at Morgan Stanley is the front line of defense for the Firm's financial and operational well‑being and works closely with Sales & Trading, Finance, Legal, and Technology to safeguard the Firm's reputation and franchise. Operations executes the Firm's institutional, retail, and asset management businesses by supporting and settling daily transactions, devising and implementing effective controls, developing strong client relationships, and engaging with its business partners to enable development of new structures, businesses, and markets.

Training Program:

• A scheduled summer of various trainings, a speaker series, networking, and educational events intended to fully immerse Summer Analysts in Operations and the Firm's culture.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate across various Operations teams to evaluate and reengineer processes to drive greater operational efficiency
• Obtain a broad understanding of Operations and its departmental interdependencies
• Present to senior management
• Partner with different business units to deliver exceptional service to our clients in the areas of trade capture, clearance and settlement, account opening, cash management, billing, tax reporting, and fraud monitoring
• Partner with Technology to design, manage, and implement business process changes to streamline processes, improve productivity, and optimize operational efficiency
• Effectively identify and mitigate operational risk while ensuring continued compliance with global regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships in order to deliver world class operational services

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree and graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
• Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills
• Team player who can work in a collaborative environment
• Attention to detail, exercise sound judgment and can handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong time management and multitasking skills and can handle multiple responsibilities and projects with competing priorities and deadline
• Problem solving skills and the ability to streamline processes in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to get the job done
• Proactive, motivated, and possess poise and self‑confidence
• All majors (disciplines) are encouraged to apply

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Application Process and Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Expected base pay rate for the role will be $25.49 per hour 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.

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).