2027 Spring Investment Management Sustainability and Global Stewardship Co-Op (New York)

Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals worldwide and $2 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of June 30, 2026. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, including governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.

Description

The Global Stewardship Team is an integral part of MSIM's governance and stewardship function and is responsible for coordinating MSIM's stewardship and investee engagement agenda and activities alongside our investment teams.

The 2027 Spring Investment Management Global Stewardship Co-Op provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within Morgan Stanley Investment Management while working alongside experienced professionals. Co-ops will take on meaningful responsibilities and contribute to the day-to-day work of the Global Stewardship Team, gaining exposure to corporate governance, stewardship, proxy voting and investee engagement activities.

This is a six-month, full-time co-op program based in New York City. The program will run from January through June 2027. Candidates must be able to commit to the full six-month program and work full-time for the duration of the placement.

Responsibilities

• Proxy voting analysis and execution.
• Corporate governance research and peer analysis.
• Perform company research in support of specific corporate engagements.
• Complete ad-hoc research, reporting, and analytical projects supporting business needs.
• Operational activities associated with the voting process.
• Prepare Board materials and ad-hoc presentations.

Qualifications / Skills / Requirements

• You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
• Expected graduation date on or after May 2028.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• You are able to commit to a full-time, six-month co-op from January through June 2027.
• You have a genuine interest in Global Stewardship and Sustainability issues.
• You have outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
• You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You are well-versed in writing and presentation skills, including developing slides.
• You are a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across MSIM and the broader organization.
• You are a self-starter with the ability to work independently and excel at multitasking.
• You are driven, highly motivated and results-focused.
• You have strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
• You are detail-oriented and have the ability to work efficiently within tight time constraints.

Application Process and Deadline

In order to be considered, candidates must apply with their resume and transcript through the Morgan Stanley website. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting November 2, 2026 until the role is filled.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $30.00 and $40.00 per hour 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.