Associate or Vice President, Media & Communications Investment Banking – Media & Communications Investment Banking

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 corporations, governments, and individuals worldwide. As a market leader, the firm’s 80,000-person organization, operating from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries, thrives on the talent of its people. This role is critical within the Media & Communications Investment Banking Group, where you will work closely with professionals to deliver high-quality financial advice and think creatively beyond numbers, helping clients reach their goals. Morgan Stanley offers a strong foundation for a professional career, fostering an environment where employees are encouraged to learn, achieve, and grow, supported by values of integrity, excellence, and a strong team ethic.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $150,000–$275,000 yearly
• Team: Part of the Media & Communications Investment Banking Group, working on a team with senior professionals.
• Mission: Deliver high-quality financial advice and creative solutions to clients within the Media & Communications sector to help them achieve their strategic goals.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Advise: Deliver high-quality financial advice to clients within the Media & Communications sector.
• Collaborate: Work closely with professionals throughout the firm to execute client engagements.
• Execute: Contribute to and support the execution of M&A deals and transactions across various industry sectors.
• Strategize: Play an important role in a team by bringing creative thinking that goes beyond financial numbers.
• Support: Assist clients in managing and allocating capital effectively to reach their specific objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field (or foreign equivalent) required; career level is Associate or Vice President.
• Experience: 4-7 years of experience within the investment banking industry, or 1-3+ years of post-MBA experience, with a proven track record working on executed deals across M&A and various industry sectors.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, Client and interpersonal skills, Commercial instinct, Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines, Series licensing or must obtain.
• Bonus: An MBA and/or CFA designation.