Investment Banking Division - FIG Italy (London) - Associate

Morgan Stanley’s Banking GroupMorgan Stanley’s Banking Group provides industry, regional and product expertise to corporations, institutions, and government clients to develop and execute innovative and customized solutions to the most challenging strategic and financing issues faced in the global marketplace.The Banking Group is comprised of several industry groups which work closely with product team members in Mergers & Acquisitions, Global Capital Markets, Real Estate, Healthcare, and other industry groups throughout the Firm to provide relevant market insight, product creativity, and execution expertise to clients. These solutions include initial public offerings; public and private equity and equity‑linked financings; mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings; defense advisory assignments; strategic partnerships; public and private debt placements; share repurchases; and hedging, swaps, and derivative transactions.TeamMorgan Stanley's Financial Institutions Group (FIG) devises and executes innovative, customised solutions to our clients’ most challenging issues. The Group’s clients comprise of leading European Financial Institutions such as Banks, Insurances, Asset Managers and Exchanges. The Group excels in domestic and international / cross‑border transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, recapitalisations, spin‑offs, exchange offers, equity & debt capital market transactions, leveraged buyouts and takeover defences as well as shareholder relations.ResponsibilitiesAssociates work on assignments which include various types of different transactions (M&A, capital markets) and business development projects while interacting directly with senior‑level financial and strategic decision‑makers at some of the world’s largest corporations, as well as with smaller, emerging growth clients. Responsibilities will include:Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions (including IPOs, M&A, strategic advisory).Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research.Contributing to team discussions and client meetings.Providing rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients.Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner.Acting as a mentor and role model to Analysts; promoting team culture.Working closely with senior bankers on the team and across other groups.Qualifications – ExternalTop class master’s degree or overseas equivalent in or related to finance from a leading universityRelevant Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience or equivalent requiredFamiliarity with the sector and corporate landscape is desirableFluent in English & ItalianStrong analytical and modelling skills – these are critical to success as an AssociateKnowledge of basic accounting and financial concepts; ability to analyse and value businessesA positive, highly motivated individual who exhibits strong leadership and management qualitiesStrong understanding of professional ethics and regulatory environmentDemonstrate best in class professional integrityExcellent oral and written communication skills are essentialStrong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to excellenceCommitted to delivery of highest quality work product, strong attention to detailProactive; self‑motivated and goal orientedStrong organizational skillsAbility to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlinesStrong team player able to work effectively in a team environmentEmployer’s Commitment to Equal OpportunityMorgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.Our workforce reflects a broad cross‑section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo. #J-18808-Ljbffr