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Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,400 investment professionals around the world and $1.5 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2024. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.

General Description

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) hires undergraduate co-ops to simultaneously contribute to and learn about a group within our division. Co-ops spend six months fully immersed in their work and MSIM culture, resulting in an enriching and formative experience. The co-op role within MSIM is primarily a learning and growth opportunity, which does not necessarily correlate with full-time opportunities within the firm.

Team Overview

The MSIM Alternatives Product Development team is responsible for overseeing all aspects of fund launches for private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure and hedge funds. The team partners with portfolio manager during the creation, design, and execution phases of these fund launches. The team leads initiatives with the sales and distribution team on competitor analysis The team also equips the Sales and Distribution Teams with current market updates, competitor analysis and trends in efforts to develop and maintain the product development pipeline.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Investment Teams, Distribution & Marketing, Legal & Compliance, and Operations to understand strategy, opportunity, execute new product launches, mergers/strategy transitions, liquidations, and provide ongoing support to the product platform.
• Conduct market research and analyses on competitor funds, performance, and global investment trends using various fund databases to support product initiatives
• Assist with offering document development and marketing materials, operational processes, etc.
• Assess product demand by speaking with sales teams
• Support strategic organic growth initiatives such as new product launches, team lift outs, sales initiatives
• Support corporate development and M&A efforts through analyzing and synthesizing financial statements and operating information about potential acquisition targets
• Research and analyze various geographical markets and segments within the asset management industry such as China, retirement/DC and insurance channel. Includes market sizing, identifying growth trends/opportunities and profiling of key market participants

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree and will graduate in December 2025 or later
• Exceptional academic performance and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong team player; ability to collaborate with colleagues across the team and within the broader organization
• Energetic, self-starter, and team-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage competing priorities
• Problem solver, with an analytical and detail-oriented mindset
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint