Investment Banking – France FIG – Associate

Overview

In this role you will support Morgan Stanley’s Financial Institutions Group in London, focusing on European banks, insurers, asset managers and exchanges. You will work on M&A and capital market transactions, interacting with senior clients to shape strategic and financial solutions. You will analyze markets, prepare client materials, and help drive deal execution while mentoring junior team members. The opportunity blends high-impact cross-border work with a collaborative, inclusive culture and a clear path to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist in executing corporate finance transactions (IPOs, M&A, strategic advisory)
• Perform financial analysis, strategic business analysis and industry research
• Contribute to team discussions and client meetings
• Provide rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients
• Prepare and deliver client presentations clearly and persuasively
• Mentor and role-model to Analysts; promote team culture
• Collaborate with senior bankers across groups

Key requirements

• Top class Master’s degree or overseas equivalent in or related to finance from a leading university
• Fluency in French is required
• Relevant Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience or equivalent
• Fluent in English
• Strong analytical and modelling skills; knowledge of basic accounting and financial concepts
• Positive, highly motivated with leadership and management qualities
• Strong ethics and regulatory awareness; professional integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to deliver high-quality work
• Proactive, self-motivated, goal-oriented; strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Team player and collaborative attitude

• leadership
• excellent communication
• ethics and integrity
• analytical and financial modelling
• corporate finance and M&A knowledge
• valuations

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