2027 Investment Management Off-Cycle Internship - UK Institutional Sales (London)

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has $2 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of June 30, 2026. With 1,396 investment professionals worldwide, and 56 offices in 24 countries, MSIM is able to provide in-depth local knowledge and expertise while channelling the strength of our global presence and resources. To support the delivery of tailored, value-added investment solutions to clients our investment teams are organized by capability: Equities, Fixed income, Multi-Asset Solutions, Liquid Alternatives and Private Markets. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

The UK Institutional Sales team is a small and dynamic group within Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Global sales force. Responsible for institutional relationships across Corporate & Local Authority Pension Funds, Insurance companies, Family Offices, Charities, Endowments and Foundations. There will be strong collaboration within the team, but also a large degree of independence required for this role, as client facing team members are often travelling.

Placement and Duration

The Off-Cycle Internship is an opportunity to experience the culture and atmosphere in the Investment Management Division by taking on some of the responsibilities and functions of a Full-time Analyst for a short period.

The internship will commence in January 2027 and typically lasts 6 months. This internship will offer you an exciting and a dynamic work environment where you get to work alongside our diverse group of experienced professionals. The work that you do will be interesting and varied.

Training Program
You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Support senior sales professionals in preparing client pitches, presentations, due diligence materials and RFP responses for some of the UK's largest institutional investors.
• Liaise with investment teams and specialist product teams to gather insights, market commentary and investment content for client meetings and proposals.
• Gain exposure to institutional clients including pension funds, insurers, charities, endowments, foundations and family offices.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of client events, conferences, roundtables and thought-leadership initiatives.
• Support client relationship management activities, including meeting preparation, follow-up actions and maintaining accurate client records.
• Respond to client requests for fund information, performance data, due diligence materials and market updates.
• Conduct market research and mapping across the UK institutional investment landscape to identify business development opportunities.
• Lead project-based initiatives to improve team processes, reporting and operational efficiency.
• Maintain sales pipeline reporting, CRM records, marketing distribution lists and management information.

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements

• Excellent academic background and have graduated from university or able to take the time off to commit for a full-time internship role for 6 months if you are currently in study
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A keen interest in working in investment management and sales
• Strong analytical and numerical skills and feel comfortable working with large data sets
• Detail orientated and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively
• Track record of being proactive, self-motivated, goal-orientated with a strong work ethic
• Proven team player with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the team, MSIM and the broader organisation
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce) is a plus

Application Process and Deadline

We recruit on a rolling basis so application is encouraged as soon as possible. We aim to review all applications within a timely manner, however our response times may vary due to high volumes. Please be assured that you will receive an update via email as soon as a decision on your application has been reached, and kindly note we are unable to accommodate any requests to accelerate the timelines of our application process.

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 into your browser.