2026 Investment Management Off-cycle Internship - Risk Management (London)

Overview

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has about $1.5 trillion in assets under management or supervision. With 1,419 investment professionals worldwide and 55 offices in 24 countries, MSIM provides in-depth local knowledge and global resources to deliver tailored, value-added investment solutions to a diverse client base, including governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals.

The Off-Cycle Internship offers exposure to the culture and activities of the Investment Management Division by taking on responsibilities and functions of a full-time Analyst for a short period. This internship provides a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with a diverse group of experienced professionals and engage in varied, meaningful work.

Program Details

The internship will commence in September 2026 and typically lasts twelve months. Interns will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects.

Training Program

You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and master analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills needed for success in risk management within an asset management firm.
• Support operational and data risk programs across the division.
• Contribute to risk assessments, control reviews, and remediation tracking.
• Analyze operational risk incidents, data issues, and control gaps to identify trends and root causes.
• Build and maintain risk dashboards, KPIs, and analytical reporting.
• Prepare and enhance risk governance materials for senior management and committees.
• Identify opportunities to improve non-financial risk (NFR) and data risk processes, including data usage, automation, and AIS.
• Support early-stage AI initiatives related to risk and data, including requirements gathering, data analysis, and proof-of-concept testing.

Qualifications / Skills / Requirements

• Recent graduate or current student available to commit to a full-time internship for up to twelve months.
• Quantitative or data-focused academic background (e.g., data analytics, statistics, engineering, computer science, economics, finance).
• Strong interest in the asset management industry and risk management.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage dynamic priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player.

What You Can Expect from Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage, and allocate capital for our clients—helping them achieve their goals. Our values—putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back—guide our decisions to serve clients, communities, and more than 80,000 employees across 1,200 offices in 42 countries. You’ll find opportunities to work alongside talented people in a supportive environment that encourages initiative and growth. Morgan Stanley offers comprehensive employee benefits and opportunities to move across the business for those who demonstrate passion and grit.

For more about our global offices, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices.