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2027 Global Capital Markets Summer Analyst Program (Menlo Park)

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

IT
Menlo Park, CA, USA
USD 52.89-52.89 / hour
Posted on Jan 1, 2026

Program Description

Morgan Stanley is a worldwide leader in Global Capital Markets and one of the top firms in underwriting across equity and debt transactions, as well as in bespoke derivative and structured solutions for institutional and corporate clients. Morgan Stanley's Global Capital Markets division offers a 10-week program that takes place at Morgan Stanley’s Menlo Park, CA office. This program provides an opportunity to be placed in our Technology Equity Capital Markets Group. Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders across products and work on innovative transactions for clients.

Over the course of the program, Summer Analysts will receive immersive training and orientation to develop a strong foundation in capital markets knowledge and financial analysis. Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to interact with other businesses across the firm, while also receiving formal mentorship and engagement from senior leadership. Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to be in a market driven environment while sitting on an open trading floor – closely integrated with their teams to receive on the job training and exposure to experienced professionals throughout the course of the internship.

Program Overview

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Work with our clients on complex, innovative financing and risk management solutions.
  • Learn how to read complex financial models and understand how companies in the Technology sector are valued.
  • Learn how equity deals are priced and play an active role in the origination and execution of transactions, while working closely with your Corporate Finance counterparts in Investment Banking.
  • Help prepare materials to provide clients with valuable updates on market news and product trends, including how these affect their access to the equity capital markets.
  • Work with our trading and syndicate desks on pricing views and deal execution.
  • Analyze and create, for both corporate and financial sponsors, various equity financing alternatives.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree and will graduate between December 2027 and Spring 2028.
  • Minimum 3.4 GPA.
  • Basic knowledge of and a keen interest in finance.
  • Outstanding analytical, quantitative and technological skills.
  • A great multi-tasker, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive attitude.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A quick learner, both a leader and team player, and a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.

Application Details

  • We review Global Capital Markets applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready because interviews can occur prior to the application period closing, which is Sunday, February 15.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be $52.89 per hour 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).