Global Sustainable Finance Analyst

Morgan Stanley's Global Sustainability Office (GSO) aims to drive the growth of sustainable investing through ongoing development of products and solutions, economic analysis, thought leadership and capacity building initiatives. Within GSO, the Global Sustainable Finance (GSF) team's work supports the development and creation of financial products and digital applications across Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Investment Management and Wealth Management divisions globally.

The GSF Products & Solutions team is seeking an Analyst based in New York to support research on sustainable finance topics and trends, development and maintenance of client-facing materials, and coordination of key internal projects, meetings and events. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to conduct insightful research, perform quantitative analysis, and synthesize findings as well as an interest in sustainability issues. Additionally, successful candidates will be well-organized and detail oriented, and will work well in team environments.

What you'll do in the role:

• Support execution and project management of innovative sustainable finance products, solutions, tools, events and insights in collaboration with teams across Morgan Stanley Institutional Securities Group, Wealth Management and Investment Management
• Conduct thorough quantitative and qualitative research using financial and sustainability data, reports and literature
• Produce decision-useful materials that synthesize analyses, trends and opportunities/risks for a diverse set of client, investor and executive-level audiences that reflect a range of sustainable finance concepts and approaches
• Assist with development and quality assurance of presentations, reports and analyses for a diverse set of partners, clients and senior decision makers
• Operate collaboratively as part of a global team in the US and Europe and support global projects and initiatives, including across Asia and Japan
• Engage, as necessary, with functions across the Firm including Legal, Risk, Compliance, Technology, Corporate Communications and Marketing

What you'll bring to the role:

• Undergraduate degree; economics, finance or sustainability coursework a plus
• 0-2 years of work experience, preferably in financial services, consulting, or sustainability
• Strong and efficient research capabilities, with ability to prioritize and analyze information that is both quantitative and qualitative in nature
• Familiarity with sustainable finance concepts and data
• Demonstrated experience with PowerPoint, Excel and AI tools
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Japanese language skills are a plus
• Comfort juggling multiple priorities; strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and as a self-starter
• Strong attention to detail with persistence, tenacity and drive for results

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll 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. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Morgan 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.

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