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Vice President, Private Markets Distribution

AT Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley

Vice President, Private Markets Distribution

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley Investment Management 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.

The Private Markets Distribution (PMD) team is a global team responsible for leading and driving all capital formation activities for MSIM's Private Markets platform. The team works closely with the investment teams, the global sales teams, marketing, and senior leadership to plan and execute private capital raises.

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PMD is responsible for the growth of our private markets business with a goal of growing Revenue and AUM across private credit, private equity, and real assets investors.

PMD has dedicated specialists who in collaboration with others within MSIM design, plan, choreograph and execute strategy and capital formation. PMD also has sales specialists who are both strategy and regionally focused; these professionals work in collaboration with our sales teams to raise private capital.

As a Vice President in PMD, you will be responsible, for designing, planning, leadings and executing strategy creation, capital formation and off-cycle strategy maintenance - across multiple private markets strategies simultaneously, and supporting several PMD Sales Specialists who are actively developing and maintaining relationships with the private market counterparts among our institutional clients and prospects and growing our Revenue and AUM with them.

What you'll do in the role

  • Work in close partnership with the PMD Sales Specialists, Sales and the Investment Teams to develop prospect lists and execute on a client by client engagement strategy

  • Work in partnership with the PMD Sales Specialists and Institutional Sales Team to cultivate client leads and facilitate relationship building and client engagement for alternative investment strategies

  • Work in close partnership with the consultant relations team to triangulate consultant / client relationships

  • Develop client engagement content to facilitate both on and "off-cycle" sales efforts across all PC&E strategies

  • Develop a post-close analysis and "off-cycle" marketing plan for each capital raise

  • Develop and automate the monitoring of client engagement and capital raising reporting across products through all capital raising cycles

  • Active in the development of new strategies to expand the PC&E product suite

  • Own and manage the distribution requirements for all offering and marketing materials

  • Work in cooperation with Marketing, Compliance and Legal on product development.

What you'll bring to the role

  • 8-10 years' experience in financial services, preferably with strategy / distribution experience in an institutional setting (private capital raising or private capital markets experience preferred)

  • Strong understanding of the private markets and alternative market along with experience executing capital raising strategies

  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills, team-oriented and collaborative; management experience preferred

  • Ability to work well under pressure including a proven ability to multi-task and re-prioritize on the fly

  • Highly team-oriented and collaborative mindset.

  • Results-oriented thinker who embraces accountability.

  • Self-starter with "can-do" attitude and approach

Wage Transparency Statement

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $225,000 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 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.

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).

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

$110,000 and $225,000 per year

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).

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: Morgan-549783134165
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)