Global Capital Markets Sophomore Summer Analyst Program (Jun 2025)

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley, founded in 1935, is a prominent global financial services firm offering investment banking, wealth management, and asset management services. With a presence in over 30 countries, it serves diverse clients worldwide.

Your role

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Work with Morgan Stanley clients on complex, innovative financing, and risk management solutions
• Learn how to read complex financial models and understand basic multiples such as P/E and Aggregate Value/EBITDA
• 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 trends and how these affect their access to the debt capital markets
• Work with Morgan Stanley trading and syndicate desks on rate views, product management, and deal execution; build and run complex financial models
• Analyze and create, for both corporate and financial sponsors, various financing alternatives in the context of debt and/or loan financing, leveraged buyouts, and acquisition financings

Training & development

Morgan Stanley's Global Capital Markets division offers a 10-week program that takes place at Morgan Stanley’s headquarters in New York. The program includes training and orientation with a variety of presentations, coursework, and exercises with experts and industry leaders and a formal mentorship program to aid in your development and provide greater exposure to GCM.

Salary & benefits

The expected base pay rate for the role will be USD 36.06 per hour at the commencement of employment. 

Benefits offered may include:

• Gain hands-on industry experience.
• Learning & development programs.
• Paid time off plans (Plans vary by position).
• Flexible work schedules.
• Diverse culture.
• Free Lunch or Snacks.

Career progression

The summer program includes, but is not limited to, engagement with senior leadership, lunch & learn sessions, regular networking events, and interaction with other businesses across the Firm, a market driven environment with an open trading floor where you are closely integrated with your team, a flat structure experience that will provide you with a high level of responsibility early in your career.

Work-life balance

At Morgan Stanley, a strong emphasis on work-life balance fosters an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding experience. The firm provides a nurturing work environment and flexible working arrangements, which include the option to work from home. Depending on the role, the firm will empower you to find a working pattern that suits your needs.

Culture & vibe

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce, where its skilled and creative workforce comprises individuals drawn from a broad cross-section of the global communities in which they operate, reflecting a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. The employees deliver unique ideas and exceptional service to the clients every day, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive environment.

About you

Qualifications & Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree and will graduate between December 2026 and Spring 2027
• Basic knowledge of and a keen interest in finance
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative 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

Sources

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• youtube.com
• morganstanley.tal.net