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Public Finance Banking Associate

AT Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley

Public Finance Banking Associate

Budapest, Hungary

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.

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Department Profile

The Fixed Income Division is comprised of Interest Rate and Currency Products, Credit Products and Distribution. Professionals in the Division assess and actively manage risk, trade securities, and structure as well as execute innovative transactions in the fast-paced and constantly changing global markets. Morgan Stanley aligns its municipal investment banking, underwriting, sales, trading, lending, and M&A advisory in one integrated organizational group under the umbrella of the Municipal Securities Division.

Background on the Team

Within Municipal Securities, the Public Finance Investment Banking group raises capital to fund projects for public sector entities and not-for-profit institutions in the United States. The group plans financial strategies and structures tax-exempt and taxable offerings along with derivative solutions to meet the needs of wide variety of important public organizations.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Public Finance Banking Quantitative Support: assist with quantitative, financial, and credit analyses for the department's clients; evaluate potential financing and refinancing opportunities; prepare peer group credit analyses
  • Client Presentations: assist with developing client-facing presentation materials and RFP responses to pitch financing ideas and support business development
  • Transaction Management: leverage internal systems and liaise with bankers and support functions to complete internal client onboarding, transaction approval, and compliance documentation processes
  • Data Analysis & Visualization: dissect, understand, and present business metrics data including volumes, market share, league table rankings, PnL, and capital commitments
  • Management Reporting & COO Functions: assist on ad hoc projects or analyses for the Municipal Securities COO team, including business analytics and business planning

Skills Desired
  • Undergraduate degree in a Quantitative field (Economics, Finance, Maths etc.)
  • Min. 1-5 of relevant work experience
  • Basic knowledge of Fixed Income Credit products and compliance requirements
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented and thorough
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work collaboratively on group projects and independently on individual assignments
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically in a dynamic and often ambiguous work environment
  • Proactive and results-oriented mindset
  • Process-oriented and systematic thinker

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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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize 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.

Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Morgan-549784098804
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)