2027 Investment Management Off-Cycle Internship - Parametric EMEA (Paris)

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.

Part of Morgan Stanley’s Investment Management division (IM) and more specifically of Parametric, Parametric EMEA’s objective is to create tailor-made investment solutions adapted to the needs of institutional investors. Investment philosophy is based on a process of creating innovative products on all types of underlying and respond to any risk profile. The investment team in Paris manages 11 billion USD in the form of UCITS and alternative funds and SMAs as of 31 December 2025.

Placement and Duration

The internship will commence in January 2027 and typically lasts 6 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

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.

Role and Responsibilities

• Daily support to the portfolio management team (daily valuation of complex derivatives, strategy monitoring, fund valuation, performance attribution).
• Improvement & development of monitoring and reconciliation tools for the portfolio management team and risk management.
• External coordination with the various fund stakeholders (Fund administrators, Valuation agent, Custodian, Trustee, Auditors) and internally (with risk management and legal services).
• Update of marketing & investment reporting.

Qualifications and Skills

• You have graduated from university or able to take the time off to commit for a full-time internship role for 6 months in 2027 if you are currently in study.
• 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 French, in full working proficiency
• 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.
• Experience with VBA and/or Python would be a plus.

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. Please only submit a CV and Covering Letter in English only as part of your application.

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

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