Associate, Firm Strategy and Execution

474 MS Services Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley’s Firm Strategy and Execution (FSE) group seeks a strategic thinker to analyze growth opportunities and manage cross‑divisional initiatives. You will lead acquisitions, perform valuation and due diligence, and coordinate multi‑stakeholder projects, shaping the firm’s strategic priorities across divisions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in top investment banking or strategy consulting, with strong communication and leadership skills to influence across the organization and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience at a leading investment bank or top-tier strategy consulting firm.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Ability to structure and manage complex cross‑divisional projects with multiple stakeholders at senior and junior levels.
• Ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to influence across the organization and externally.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Inclusive leadership with a team‑oriented, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Assessing market trends, competitive landscapes and internal competencies across the Firm's businesses.
• Analyzing growth opportunities across all divisions.
• Manage the firms acquisitions and divestitures, including assessing strategic fit, valuation, due diligence, and integration efforts.
• Evaluating business implications of and responses to regulatory changes.
• Improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Experience in investment banking

Problem solving

Cross-divisional project management

Clear communication

Multi-project management

Inclusive leadership

Job description

Morgan Stanley is committed to helping its employees build meaningful careers and we strive to be a place for people to learn, achieve, and grow. The Firm Strategy and Execution (“FSE”) group is part of the Company Management Division of Morgan Stanley; the group is responsible for providing M&A advice and transaction execution, driving thought leadership, and executing the Firm’s strategic priorities across the Firm. As part of this mandate, FSE plays a key role in the execution of M&A transactions often pivotal to the Firm’s long‑term success (e.g., acquisitions of Smith Barney, E*TRADE, Eaton Vance, Solium, Mesa West Capital, among other deals). In addition, FSE drives several strategic growth initiatives (e.g., new market / product entry) to support business expansion both domestically and internationally. FSE offers the opportunity to join a team that is at the center of shaping the Firm’s strategy and work on a broad spectrum of strategic projects that are critical priorities for the Firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, and Operating Committee.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Assessing market trends, competitive landscapes and internal competencies across the Firm's businesses
• Analyzing growth opportunities across all divisions
• Manage the firms acquisitions and divestitures, including assessing strategic fit in the context of the broader Firm strategy, conducting valuation / pro-forma analyses, coordinating due diligence processes, and partaking in integration efforts
• Evaluating business implications of and responses to regulatory changes
• Improving operational efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience at a leading investment bank or a top-tier strategy consulting firm, although candidates with commensurate experience and skill sets will be also considered
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
• Ability to structure and manage complex cross-divisional projects and processes with multiple stakeholders at both senior and junior levels
• Ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to be able to influence across the organization and externally
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Inclusive leadership skills with a team-oriented and collaborative approach to work

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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $125,000 and $ $175,000 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first‑class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world.

In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading‑edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.