Executive Director, Investment Solutions Strategist & Equity Analyst – Specialty Solutions Group

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm with more than 40 years of history a presence in 24 countries and a total of $1.7 trillion in assets under management as of June 3 0 202 5 . MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base which includes governments institutions corporations and individuals worldwide. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management please visit Specialty Solutions Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced professional to join the team in a unique hybrid capacity combining the responsibilities of an investment strategist with complementary equity research responsibilities. With over $75b in AUM and experiencing strong business growth the SSG T eam is seeking an investment professional who can contribute to investment analysis of equities across a range of market caps and industries as well as engaging with internal and external partners consultants and high net worth prospects. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in both analytical and strategic environments and is passionate about investing.

What youll do in the role :

Develop thought leadership content including white papers presentations and ad hoc analyses to support business development efforts of SSG .

Serve as a subject matter expert on SSGs offerings and consult with appropriate team members on product positioning and outreach efforts .

Communicate portfolio positioning performance drivers and investment rationale to internal and external stakeholders .

Act as a spokesperson for the business providing investment insights and training to financial advisors wealth management consultants and due diligence teams .

Lead competitive market analysis track investor trends and support product launches .

Prepare presentations and act as a conduit between investment and distribution teams

Build and maintain relationships with sales partners research teams investment consultants and financial advisor community .

Collaborate with marketing legal and product development teams to support business development and maintain accurate offering materials.

Research analyze and provide investment recommendations on publicly traded companies across a variety of industries and market caps (focus on SMID) .

Identify secular growth opportunities as well as risks across a broad investment universe .

Pursue a long-term investment approach balancing investment and tax considerations .

Utilize both qualitative and quantitative research to generate actionable investment insights .

Establish and maintain effective relationships with other analysts to maximize knowledge across sectors .

What youll bring to the role :

Minimum 1015 years of relevant investment experience with expertise in small and mid-cap securities preferred

CFA and M asters degree in business or finance

Proven ability to articulate investment strategy and insights to clients consultants and internal stakeholders

Proven track record of generating alpha over an extended investment horizon

Superior understanding of securities analysis valuation methods and investment research techniques

Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

Advanced computer proficiency and strong attention to detail

Willingness and ability to travel

Who you are :

O perate s with a strong sense of ethics and integrit y in your interactions with others and decision making .

Take s accountability and ownership in your work with a focus on long-term value creation.

Track record of fostering a culture of honesty transparency and accountability within teams.

Proven ability to collaborate across teams to deliver optimal solutions for clients .

A passion for innovation with a continuous improvement m indset to drive excellence.

Respect for individual differences with an openness to diverse perspectives.

Engagement in community service volunteering or corporate citizenship initiatives .

Commitment to mentoring and supporting professional growth of others .

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY :

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Morgan Stanleys goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex sex stereotype gender gender identity or expression transgender sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership / union status pregnancy veteran or military service status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M / F / Disability / Vet).

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Organizational Management,Presentation Skills,Agile,SAFe,AWS,Solution Architecture,Conflict Management,Data Management,Scrum,Team Management,Pre-sales,Management Consulting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1