MSIM Tactical Value, Acquisitions Associate (2027 Program)

InforCapital; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) Tactical Value team is seeking an Acquisitions Associate for the 2027 program in New York. You will work with senior investors across the investment lifecycle and assist in sourcing, diligence, and value-creation opportunities.

The role focuses on private equity, growth equity, and structured credit investments, with broad check sizes and opportunities in tech, consumer, and services sectors. Competitive base pay and incentive potential are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of prior experience in investment banking or private equity.
• Background in M&A, industry coverage, or capital markets preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with senior investors throughout the investment lifecycle, including evaluating investment opportunities
• Conduct in-depth sector analysis and research on macro themes, investment ideas, and target assets
• Build financial models for company projections and transaction scenarios
• Produce investment memoranda and support materials on investment opportunities
• Coordinate with advisors and consultants on due diligence items
• Monitor portfolio company performance and interface with management teams

Skills

Financial modeling

Sector analysis

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

# MSIM Tactical Value, Acquisitions Associate (2027 Program)Morgan StanleyAssociatePrivate EquityFull-timeLocationNew York, United StatesCompensation$110,000 - $150,000 base payDate PostedSeptember 10, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching \"Private Equity / Associate jobs in New York, United States\" are published.## About This Role**About the Role**Morgan Stanley Investment Management's (MSIM) Tactical Value team sits within the firm's ~$62bn Private Credit & Equity platform. The group manages approximately $4bn and makes private equity, growth equity, and structured credit investments across industries, capitalizing on connectivity with Morgan Stanley's investment bank and GCM as well as outside relationships for sourcing, diligence, and value creation. The team invests across large-cap and middle-market deals with check sizes of $50-750MM+, with recent focus on tech/cybersecurity, consumer, professional/industrial services, media, and sports.**Key Responsibilities**- Work directly with senior investors throughout the investment lifecycle, including evaluating investment opportunities- Conduct in-depth sector analysis and research on macro themes, investment ideas, and target assets- Build financial models for company projections and transaction scenarios- Produce investment memoranda and support materials on investment opportunities- Coordinate with advisors and consultants on due diligence items- Monitor portfolio company performance and interface with management teams**Qualifications**- 1-3 years of prior experience in investment banking or private equity- Background in M&A, industry coverage, or capital markets preferred- Strong attention to detail and communication skills- Program start between Winter-Summer 2027**Compensation**Expected base pay between $110,000 and $150,000 per year, plus eligibility for incentive compensation and discretionary bonuses depending on the position.Apply for this Position