VP, Senior Alternatives Portfolio Strategy

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley seeks a VP in Institutional Portfolio Solutions focusing on alternative investments, hedge funds, and private markets. You will source, evaluate, and construct customized portfolios for institutional, family office, and UHNW clients, translating complex concepts into actionable recommendations.

Role requires proven due diligence, manager research, and portfolio-management capabilities, with collaboration across OCIO and MSFO client teams to support investment proposals and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• 7+ years of investment experience focused on alternatives (hedge funds, private markets, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience sourcing managers and conducting institutional-quality due diligence.
• Ability to translate complex alternatives concepts into client recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert and portfolio manager for alternative investments within OCIO and MSFO client portfolios.
• Source, evaluate, and conduct due diligence on managers across alternatives strategies.
• Build customized alternatives portfolios for institutional and UHNW clients, including allocation, manager selection, sizing, liquidity, and risk management.
• Prepare analyses and client-facing materials related to private markets and hedge fund allocations.
• Monitor performance, liquidity, risk, and portfolio contributions across client allocations.

Skills

Alternative investments

Due diligence

Portfolio construction

Manager research

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Excel

VBA

Python

Job description

Morgan Stanley seeks a VP in Institutional Portfolio Solutions focusing on alternative investments, hedge funds, and private markets. You will source, evaluate, and construct customized portfolios for institutional, family office, and UHNW clients, translating complex concepts into actionable recommendations.

Role requires proven due diligence, manager research, and portfolio-management capabilities, with collaboration across OCIO and MSFO client teams to support investment proposals and client