What you’ll bring to the role:

The ideal candidate has a fundamental knowledge of both financial products and financial analysis as well as the startup ecosystem and can manage large, multidimensional projects.

• Analytical skills with a fundamental understanding of corporate finance principals. Financial modeling skills a plus

• Experience in creating investment memos and / or evaluating companies for investment

• Execution skills with the ability to manage projects with minimal supervision. High attention to detail is critical in addition to sound judgment and the ability to fully operate on occasion with general to limited context

• Writing, communication (both internal and external) and presentation delivery skills are critical

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a significant workload and work well under pressure

• Mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• Proactive self-starter and creative problem solver with a keen interest in in developments around technology, startups, entrepreneurship and venture capital

• Knowledge of impact investing/sustainable sector helpful but not required

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

• We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

Flexible work statement:

• Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

ASSOCIATE, EMEA MORGAN STANLEY INCLUSIVE VENTURES LAB TEAM - 3256231

We’re seeking someone to join as an Associate in the EMEA Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab team.

The Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab is the bank’s in-house startup accelerator promoting financial inclusion and providing access to capital for early-stage technology and technology-enabled companies. The team’s mission is to create a more inclusive investment landscape by providing a unique opportunity for disruptive startups to access capital, accelerate their business and increase their visibility.

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

What you’ll do in the role:

The associate role in the EMEA Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab team is multifaceted, due to the dynamic nature of the group’s initiatives. In general, the associate will:

• Support day-to-day interaction with the entrepreneurs that are part of the Lab cohort or portfolio companies of the Lab

• Assist the broader team, including Entrepreneurs in Residence, in providing critical operational, analytical and strategic insights to help accelerate the growth of the Lab companies

• Help identify entrepreneur networks/startups/investment opportunities for the future programs

• Perform detailed trend/market research and develop expertise across specific themes/sectors

• Identify relevant startup events/conferences and help organise group events as needed (e.g., demo day, pitch competitions)

• Coordinate tactical components and logistics of the program and assist in the onboarding of mentors and speakers to the program

• Create standard and custom executive reporting packages/presentations on a monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc basis as needed

• Synthesize various analyses into meaningful deliverables/presentations for senior management and external stakeholders

• Provide support to senior management in broadening Morgan Stanley's founder community engagement and Venture Capital universe coverage