2027 Operations Off-cycle Internship (Paris)

Morgan Stanley Paris is offering a 6-month internship starting either January 2027, or July 2027, within its Operations Department, with a focus on OTC Derivatives Operations, digital transformation, automation and Artificial Intelligence.

The intern will support the team in the processing of OTC FID and IED Derivatives products , while also contributing to the development and implementation of innovative technology and automation solutions within the Operations environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Support Back and Middle Office processing activities, including pre-matching, settlement, breaks and fails reconciliation, confirmation processing and trade allocations.
• Interact with clients and internal stakeholders, including Front Office, Drafting, Legal and Risk Management.
• Support the appropriate flow of information and escalation of operational issues.
• Develop an understanding of OTC Derivatives products and the associated trade lifecycle.

Digital Transformation, AI & Automation

• Identify opportunities to automate and improve existing operational processes.
• Support the development of solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Power Automate and other AI/digital tools.
• Explore the use of AI agents and agent-based solutions to support operational workflows, knowledge management and team efficiency.
• Help develop dashboards, reporting and data visualisation tools for operational monitoring and management information.
• Participate in the testing and implementation of new AI and technology solutions applicable to Operations.
• Work with the team to identify manual or repetitive activities that could benefit from automation.
• Support documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives around newly implemented digital solutions.

The internship will provide exposure to both IED/FID OTC Derivatives Operations and technology-driven transformation , as well as opportunities to interact with other businesses such as Sales & Trading and other stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a motivated, curious and proactive candidate with:

• Fluent French and English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good Excel and general technology skills
• Interest in financial markets and OTC Derivatives
• Strong interest in AI, automation and digital transformation
• Exposure to Copilot, Power BI, Power Automate, Python, SQL or other AI/IT tools would be an advantage
• Ability to learn quickly, take initiative and adapt to change

The internship offers the opportunity to combine Financial Markets Operations experience with exposure to AI, automation and digital innovation .