Investment Management - Private Credit Investment - Associate London Position Summary The European Private Credit team is seeking to hire an Associate into its investment team. The European Private Credit team is part of Morgan Stanley Private Credit (MSPC), the corporate credit- investing business of Morgan Stanley Investment Management. With over $30Bn of AUM, MSPC manages investments on behalf of third-party institutional and high net worth investors across several funds, focusing on investing in privately negotiated senior secured debt, junior debt and mezzanine debt investments to middle market corporate issuers as well as select secondary market credit investment opportunities. About Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's 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. Key Responsibilities You will work with senior members of MSPC to assess the risk/reward of credit opportunities through full diligence, consisting of in-depth sector and company research. You will assist – and lead where appropriate – the drafting of investment memoranda, including the independent construction of financial forecasts and valuation models. You are expected to fully participate in the credit documentation process and develop your knowledge of legal and structural topics as you grow in the role. You will start/continue to build your external network to develop your potential to originate transactions in the medium/long-term. You will also collaborate across internal business units in the sourcing of potential investment opportunities. You will actively monitor portfolio company results and maintain a dialogue with management and sponsors. You will also assist in investor reporting. You will participate in the fundraising efforts of the European Private Credit platform, including through the redaction of key commercial documents. You will assist in the development of junior team members through coaching. Your Profile You have experience in private credit, leveraged finance, private equity and/or investment banking in a tier-1 institution. You have strong academic credentials from a globally recognized university. You have a full mastery of the MS Office suite including excellent financial modelling skills. Your business English is excellent. Fluency in another European language (particularly German and/or French) is preferred. Required Skillset You are able to work and think independently under time constraints. You have great attention to detail whilst being able to keep the high-level picture. You thrive in a team-based environment with multiple stakeholders. You are self-aware and open to feedback. You are sufficiently confident to challenge opinions from peers and seniors. You have strong written and verbal presentation skills. You have an “investor” mindset, thinking of opportunities as investments instead of deals. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t 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, you’ll 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. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. 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