2027 Investment Management Off-Cycle Internship - Global Sales & Marketing (Frankfurt)

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, operates in 26 countries with 1.9 Tn in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2026. 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. MSIM Sales teams are responsible for raising capital for investment teams. Sales teams introduce prospective clients to MSIM and present investment capabilities that meet requirements specified by the client. To do this, they must understand client needs, markets and competitors, maintain strong relationships and co-ordinate communication and activities between multiple parts of the organisation. Sales teams are the key points of contact with prospective and existing clients and are the key relationship owners throughout the client lifecycle. Sales provide coverage across the institutional and intermediary channels and are organized geographically: North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, Asia (ex Japan/China), Japan and China. Placement and Duration The Off-Cycle Internship is an opportunity to experience the culture and atmosphere in the Investment Management Division by taking on some of the responsibilities and functions of a Full-Time Analyst for a short period. The internship typically lasts three months, but can vary in length depending on business needs and candidate availability. Training Program You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects. Role and Responsibilities Preparation of pitch books, client due diligence or market research to support senior sales people in their client interactions. Sourcing and providing relevant material to service prospective and existing clients who may require performance reviews and fund analysis. Liaise between clients and internal business units to ensure operational, legal and reporting needs are met. Responsible for the maintenance of client records, sales pipeline, marketing distribution lists, client mapping and sales reports. Qualifications and Skills You have outstanding analytical and quantitative skills. You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You have an excellent academic background and fluency in English as well as in German. You are a strong team player; ability to collaborate with colleagues across MSIM and the broader organization. You are a self-starter with the ability to work independently. You are driven, highly motivated and results-focused. You have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time efficiently and effectively. You are detail oriented and have the ability to work efficiently within tight time constraints. You have graduated from university or able to take the time off to commit for a full time internship role for three months if you are currently in study. Application Process and Deadline We recruit on a rolling basis so application is encouraged as soon as possible. We aim to review all applications within a timely manner, however our response times may vary due to high volumes. Please be assured that you will receive an update via email as soon as a decision on your application has been reached, and kindly note we are unable to accommodate any requests to accelerate the timelines of our application process. 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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent 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, 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser.