Morgan Stanley's Global Sustainability Office (GSO) aims to drive the growth of sustainable investing through ongoing development of products and solutions, economic analysis, thought leadership and capacity building initiatives. Within GSO, the Global Sustainable Finance (GSF) team's work supports the development and creation of financial products and digital applications across Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Investment Management and Wealth Management divisions globally. The GSF Products & Solutions team is seeking an Associate based in New York to lead research and tracking of sustainable finance solutions, topics and trends; drive the development and maintenance of client-facing materials; and manage cross-functional coordination of internal projects, meetings and events. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to project manage, conduct insightful research, perform quantitative analysis, and synthesize findings as well as an interest in sustainability issues. Additionally, successful candidates will be well-organized and detail oriented, and will work well in team environments.

Job Summary:

• Support and drive process and project management of innovative sustainable investing products, solutions, tools and initiatives in collaboration with teams across Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Investment Management, and the Institutional Securities Group
• Design and conduct thorough quantitative and qualitative research on a range of topics through the use of financial and sustainability/ESG data, sustainability reports, industry reports and academic literature
• Produce decision-useful materials that synthesize analyses, key takeaways and opportunities/risks for a diverse set of client, investor and executive-level audiences that reflect a range of sustainable investing concepts, approaches and market trends
• Operate collaboratively as part of a global team to support global projects and initiatives when required
• Engage, as necessary, with functions across the Firm including Technology, Legal, Risk and Compliance > Undergraduate degree; economics, finance or sustainability coursework a plus
• 2+ years of work experience, preferably in financial services, consulting, or sustainability
• Strong project management skills, with ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders across divisions and levels
• Strong and efficient research capabilities, with ability to prioritize and analyze information that is both quantitative and qualitative in nature
• Familiarity with sustainable investing and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concepts and data
• Fluency in PowerPoint, Excel or other data analysis tools, with experience crafting compelling presentations and data visualization
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - foreign language skills are a plus
• Comfort juggling multiple priorities; strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and as a self-starter
• Strong attention to detail with persistence, tenacity and drive for results
• SIE, Series 7 and 63 a plus

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 89 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $125,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).