Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. 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.
MSIM's Alternative Investments platform ("MSIM Alternatives") is an industry leader consisting of nearly 600 investment professionals globally managing ~$225 billion of investible capital across a broad spectrum of strategies within the following categories:
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- Private Credit
- Private Equity
- Real Assets
- Hedge Funds
The investment teams comprising MSIM Alternatives generally have long respective histories of investing in a diverse range of global opportunities and seek to rely on the combination of deep investment expertise, regional operating knowledge and the power of the Morgan Stanley brand, continually refined over the years.
About the Role:
The Senior Investment Writer is responsible for writing content for print and digital mediums. This individual is primarily responsible for the creation of thought leadership content that supports a range of investment products and themes, including investment insights, infographics, video scripts, investment outlooks, email and social media. This individual works closely with investment teams, SEO, product marketing and channel marketing teams and is a skilled short-form and long-form investment writer. In-depth knowledge of alternative markets and investment products including private equity, private credit, real assets and hedge funds, is required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Research investment topics and themes within alternative investments.
- Follow market and economic trends and proactively communicate investment teams' views on timely investment topics as appropriate.
- Write key editorial content, including insights, white papers, social media posts, infographics, video scripts and investment outlooks.
- Customize editorial content to meet the distinct needs of different audience types
- Lead the editorial process, including in-depth interviewing of knowledge experts and gathering and interpreting of independent research.
- Oversee content until completion, including coordination with compliance, design and digital.
- Edit content for delivery across a variety of mediums, including print, web and multimedia.
- Assume additional editorial duties as requested or assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Finance, Economics or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years financial writing experience.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- In-depth knowledge of alternative investments and/or ability to learn.
- Ability to research complex topics and interview investment professionals.
- Ability to communicate complex financial topics in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to think creatively, conceptually, and strategically.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $130,000 and $160,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).