2027 Investment Management Off-cycle Internship - Institutional Sales (Milan)
Sales & Business Development · Intern
Milan, Italy
Program Description
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, has about $2 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of June 30, 2026. With 1,366 investment professionals worldwide, and 56 offices in 25 countries, MSIM is able to provide in-depth local knowledge and expertise while channelling the strength of our global presence and resources. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, outstanding 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 will commence in January 2027 and typically lasts 12 months. This internship will offer you an exciting and a dynamic work environment where you get to work alongside our diverse group of experienced professionals. The work that you do will be interesting and varied.
Training Program
You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects.
Roles 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/Skills/Requirements:
- Excellent academic background and have graduated from university, or are able to take the time off to commit to a full-time, 12-month internship role if you are currently in study
- Fluent in English and the local language, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A keen interest in working in investment management and sales
- Detail orientated and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively
- Track record of being proactive, self-motivated and goal orientated
- Proven team player with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the team, MSIM and the broader organisation
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
We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fuelled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/aboutus/global-offices into your browser.