Finance Summer Analyst

Job Description

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in its recruiting efforts, aiming to attract and retain the best talent from all backgrounds.

Job Description

This is a 10-week summer analyst program in June, designed to provide an intensive hands-on introduction to Finance at Morgan Stanley. Analysts will be placed on a team within the Finance division and will gain broad exposure to the various functions across Finance.

Training Program:

The program begins with a one-day firmwide orientation followed by a markets overview and business unit specific training. The rest of the training is on-the-job. Throughout the summer, analysts will participate in:

• Senior management speaker seminars
• A group project
• Community service
• Social and networking events

Role and Responsibilities:

• Become part of a high-performing team delivering first-class reporting and analysis to Business Units, Senior Management and Regulators.
• Collaborate to ensure the integrity of Morgan Stanley’s books and records.
• Provide reporting and analysis for Business Units, Senior Management and Regulators.
• Continuously improve or enhance processes for increased control and/or efficiency.
• Develop an understanding of Finance terminology and divisional structure.
• Partner with other summer analysts on a group project, proposing a process improvement or a solution to a business challenge.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or a related major.
• Graduating between December 2025 and May 2026.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills.
• Team player who can work in a collaborative environment.
• Attention to detail, exercise sound judgment and can handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills to help balance multiple responsibilities and projects across competing priorities and deadlines.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to streamline processes in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Driven, highly motivated and results-focused.

Application Process and Deadlines

Candidates must apply at www.morganstanley.com. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation

Expected base pay rate for the role will be $25.49 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.