Firm Strategy and Execution Analyst
Position Description
Firm Strategy and Execution ("FSE") advises Morgan Stanley's senior leadership on the Firm's strategic priorities, primarily in Institutional Securities and Investment Banking. FSE is responsible for developing and executing strategic projects and reports to the Firm's COO.
FSE offers you a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the Firm's senior management, including Morgan Stanley's CEO, CFO, COO, and Business Unit leaders. As a member of FSE, you will participate in the development and execution of critical business decisions that drive Morgan Stanley's strategic direction and profitability.
As a member of FSE, roles and responsibilities vary by project, but typically include:
- Assessing market trends, competitive landscape and internal competencies across the Firm's businesses
- Analyzing growth opportunities across all divisions
- Performing financial analysis, company valuation, and due diligence, and supporting negotiations in acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures
- Evaluating business implications of and responses to regulatory changes
- Understanding business implications of risk models and project managing the development and validation of these models
- Improving operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Contributing to team discussions and meetings with the Firm's senior management
Developing Your Career
The Firm provides ongoing training and mentorship, both formal and informal, that supports you as you work to advance your career. At the end of your Analyst tenure, you will be considered for promotion to Associate. If you continue to excel, you can move on to become an officer within the group.
FSE strives to provide flexible career options that will attract and retain the best strategic and quantitative thinkers to the Firm. Analysts gain experience and develop a network across a diverse spectrum of financial services and products by working across the Firm's major businesses around the globe.
FSE alumni can be found internally in investment banking, business management, risk and finance leadership positions as well as externally in company management, in corporate development units, and, as investment professionals, at leading hedge funds and private equity firms.
Is Firm Strategy and Execution Right for You?
A checklist to help you decide if you have the skills and temperament for this area
- You have a keen interest in financial institutions, corporate development, and strategy consulting
- You have excellent problem-solving, project management, analytical, and quantitative skills along with a sharp attention to detail
- You have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form effective working relationships quickly
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can work effectively across multiple business units on multiple projects simultaneously
- You are a team player with a strong work ethic and are highly motivated to learn
- You can manage expectations and handle high-pressure situations
Skills Required
• A Bachelor's degree
• At least one year of experience at a leading investment bank or strategy consulting firm
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