2027 Investment Management Off-cycle Internship - Office of the COO (London)

Location: London Department: Investment Management

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 about $2 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of June 30, 2026. With more than 1,300 investment professionals worldwide, and 59 offices in 26 countries, MSIM is able to provide in-depth local knowledge and expertise while channelling the strength of our global presence and resources. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding 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.

The Office of the COO supports the leadership team responsible for the day-to-day operations of Investment Management. Working closely with the Chief of Staff team and the MSIM Management team led by the EMEA MSIM Head, analysts help drive strategic and regulatory initiatives, enhance organizational effectiveness, and support senior management priorities. Roles in this team offer broad exposure to business management and operational leadership, while providing a unique opportunity to gain insight into the inner workings of a large Investment Management organization and network with investment and non-investment teams across MSIM.

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 twelve 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) with day-to-day business management activities, ensuring smooth operations across teams

Participate in the execution of business-critical strategic and regulatory projects; help map business requirements, prepare project plans, participate in working groups, track action items and deliverables

Work and engage with teams across the business (e.g. Investment teams, Product, ESG, Risk, Operations, Technology, etc.) to help deliver cross-functional projects and initiatives

Support with preparing presentations for various Boards and Committees, as well as regulator meetings

Participate in MSIM governance forums; assist with preparing materials, taking minutes and tracking action items

Contribute to budget tracking and ad-hoc analysis for management reporting

Help track regulatory initiatives pipeline and interact with regulatory governance teams in the US and Asia as required

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 twelve 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

Detail orientated and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively

Track record of being proactive, self-motivated and goal orientated

Proven team player with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the team, MSIM and the broader organisation

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

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fuelled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/aboutus/global-offices into your browser.