Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firms employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Division Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking Division builds and maintains close relationships with corporations and governments around the world in order to provide both traditional and innovative solutions that meet their individual strategic and financial needs. Morgan Stanley applies its global network, extensive experience in dealing with local jurisdictions throughout Europe as well as in-depth knowledge of its comprehensive banking products suite to meet our Clients short- and long-term strategic objectives. Morgan Stanleys Investment Banking Division is looking for an Associate to join our Media & Comms team in London. About the Team The EMEA Media & Communications team within Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking Division is a leading franchise in the sector, covering a broad array of publicly listed and private companies in EMEA across 25 verticals in media, telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The companies in the sector are highly transaction oriented with Morgan Stanley advising them on a wide range of complex transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, shareholder relations, recapitalizations, demergers, leveraged buyouts and defences against unsolicited takeover attempts, strategy advisory assignments and executions of public and private capital markets transactions. About the Role Associates will typically work on a variety of different situations and take on significant responsibility for delivering specific elements and guiding more junior colleagues. Associates will have the opportunity to become involved with a wide range of Clients and assignments, actively contributing to transaction execution as well as business development efforts. Associates play an important role on project teams that include senior professionals who will encourage you to go beyond the numbers and think creatively and proactively. Responsibilities will include: • Creating and analysing financial models with a high degree of granularity • Gathering market data to analyse trends and help value companies and transactions • Creating, drafting and taking ownership of presentations and memoranda for a wider audience both internally within the firm as well as externally • Contributing to team discussions and client meetings • Helping to manage and assist in the execution of corporate finance transactions Your Qualifications • You have been educated to degree level from a leading university • Relevant Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience or equivalent required • Strong analytical and modelling skills • Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts • You are a results-driven team player who performs well under pressure and against tight deadlines • Fluent in English and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential; ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages is helpful, however, not a necessity • You are committed to excellence and maintain high professional and ethical standards Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents. Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.