Investment Banking Associate or Vice President – Media & Communications

Job Description

Investment Banking Media & Communications Associate / Vice President | Morgan Stanley

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Morgan Stanley, located in New York. Morgan Stanley is a leading global services firm that provides a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services to clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, and individuals. For 90 years, the firm has focused on raising, managing, and allocating capital for clients, supported by a global workforce of over 80,000 employees across 43 countries. This role within the Media & Communications Investment Banking Group is critical for delivering high-quality advisory services, upholding values of integrity and excellence. The firm fosters a collaborative environment where professionals are supported and empowered to learn, achieve, and grow, encouraging creative thinking and diverse perspectives to deliver superior client solutions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $150000–$275000 yearly
• Team: Media & Communications Investment Banking Group
• Mission: Deliver high quality advice to clients and think creatively beyond the numbers within a collaborative team setting.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Advisory: Work closely with professionals throughout the firm to deliver high quality financial advice to clients.
• Strategic Analysis: Contribute to a team that encourages going beyond traditional numbers, thinking creatively to develop solutions.
• Capital Markets: Assist clients in raising, managing, and allocating capital effectively to help them reach their financial goals.
• Deal Execution: Play a significant role in working on and executing M&A transactions and other financial deals across various industry sectors.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree is required. Candidates should have a relevant degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field or foreign equivalent. This role is at an Associate or Vice President career level.
• Experience: 4-7 years of experience within the investment banking industry, or 1-3+ years of post-MBA experience. A proven track record of working on executed deals across M&A and various industry sectors is essential.
• Skills:
• Motivation & Commitment: Demonstrate an extraordinarily high level of motivation and commitment to working hard.
• Communication & Interpersonal: Possess strong written and verbal communication, client interaction, and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial Acumen: Exhibit commercial instinct and the ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Licensing: Must possess or be able to obtain required Series licensing.
• Bonus: An MBA and/or CFA designation would be considered a significant asset for this role.