2027 Investment Management Off-cycle Internship - Real Estate Investing (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.

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (REI) is Morgan Stanley's integrated global real estate practice. We are the world's leading global real estate investment manager with over $60 billion in real estate assets under management across core, value-added and opportunistic investment vehicles. REI acquires properties, operating companies, and real estate backed departments on a global scale on behalf of our institutional investors.

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 February 2027 and typically lasts six 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

Collecting and synthesizing financial and operating information about potential investment opportunities and industries

Creating financial models

Gathering market data to analyse trends and help value and price transactions

Drafting presentations and memoranda for a wider audience within the Firm

Attending team discussions and partner meetings, where you may be asked to deliver parts of a presentation

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 six months if you are currently in study

Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly

Ability to analyse and interpret complex information quickly and accurately

Temperament that thrives under pressure and changing situations

Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work comfortably with financial data

Results-driven and able to perform well under pressure and against tight deadlines

Proven team player with the ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities

Committed to excellence in your work and maintain high professional and ethical standards

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.