Fund Services - Prod Dev Off-Cycle Associate Program (Start ASAP)

About Morgan Stanley

Since its founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services.

Your role

Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) provides fund administration services to the world’s leading hedge funds. MSFS is an independent legal and business venture within Morgan Stanley.

About the Product Development Team

The Product Development team specializes in creating technical solutions for intricate challenges in areas such as Portfolio Accounting, Investor Allocations, Trade Processing, and more. They also focus on automating tasks using cutting-edge digital tools like Robotics Process Automation and Data Analytics to enhance efficiency across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities of an intern:

• Understand the hedge fund administration business.
• Liaise with business users and development teams across locations to understand/document business requirements & create business process maps.
• Analyze existing processes and suggest automation opportunities.
• Understand automation opportunities, design and develop a flexible and scalable solution using available digital toolkits.
• Test the end-to-end solution and make it ready for production.
• Understand the project management and governance framework, and ensure projects are tracked and monitored proactively.
• Work with Product Development leads and business users on solution rollouts across global clients.

Training & development 

Interns at Morgan Stanley India receive comprehensive training and development, including orientation, on-the-job training, mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities, performance feedback, and potential full-time job offers, ensuring a valuable learning experience and a pathway for career growth.

Benefits

They provide the following benefits

• Health Care & Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Maternity and paternity Leave
• Work From Home options 
• Student loan refinancing for you, your family, and your friends
• Cash management, securities-based loans, and home financing solutions with options for each stage of your life.

Career progression

Interns at Morgan Stanley India typically progress from their internship to potential full-time positions, with opportunities for advancement into roles such as Analyst, Associate, and beyond as they gain experience and demonstrate their capabilities within the organization.

Work-life balance

Regarding work-life balance, Morgan Stanley adheres to a typical Monday to Friday schedule from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. IST, but they provide flexibility for time-sensitive tasks, including Indian public holidays. Employees can enjoy flexible working hours, including the option to work from home. Morgan Stanley maintains a five-day workweek, with an average of 55 working hours.

Culture & vibe  

At Morgan Stanley, you'll find a vibrant and multifaceted atmosphere where individuals collaborate closely with colleagues from diverse functions and the Business Unit in onshore regions. Analysts at Morgan Stanley often highlight the satisfaction of working alongside intelligent and motivated peers and the constant professional challenges as some of the most rewarding aspects of their tenure.

About you

Education, skills, and qualities required:

• MBA or equivalent with B.Tech/B.E. or Accounting/Finance qualification.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with knowledge of financial concepts.
• Excellent written, and verbal communication and organizational capabilities.
• Attention to detail and the drive to look for ways to improve operational efficiency.
• Ability to take ownership and effectively manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Ability to work with a team, to discuss ideas, and to collaborate.
• Ability to handle pressure, effectively prioritize, and handle multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of Robotics Process Automation, Surface Automation Toolkits, Business Process Mapping and Data Analytics

How to apply

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Sources

The following source was used in researching this page:

• Morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/perks-benefits-working-at-morgan-stanley
• youtube.com