2027 Finance Summer Analyst Program (Hong Kong)

Overview

Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by safeguarding the Firm's books and records. The division prepares financial and regulatory reports and maintains relationships with industry and firm regulators, serving as the conduit of financial information to the outside investment community. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team.

Internship Programs

This intensive 10-week program includes a firmwide orientation to Morgan Stanley’s businesses and division-specific training. Training continues throughout the summer with structured learning sessions led by senior executives. You will have opportunities to network with peers and senior colleagues through events, including social, charity, and mentoring activities.

Role and Responsibilities

Summer Analysts will be placed into one of the following teams based on mutual fit, considering your interests, skill set, business needs, and management decision:

Global Corporate Controllers & Planning (GCCP)

• Responsible for the financial and regulatory reporting of the consolidated Firm and its legal entities
• Accounting & regulatory policy and advisory
• Managing the Finance risk and change programs

Institutional Securities Group Finance (ISGF)

• Ensures accuracy of the business units’ books and records
• Provides management reporting and analytics to business units’ management teams, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability

Corporate Treasury

• Provides corporate finance advisory services to senior management and internal business units
• Optimizes the Firm's liquidity and capital base
• Manages foreign exchange and interest rate exposure
• Coordinates relationships with regulators, rating agencies, and creditors

Tax Department

• Global tax compliance (corporate and indirect taxes)
• Manages tax audits and relationships with global tax authorities
• Tax accounting, acts as business unit trusted advisor on tax matters, and tax planning for the Firm

What You Will Do

• Work collaboratively in a high-performing team to ensure the integrity of Morgan Stanley's books and records
• Provide reporting and analysis to business units, senior management, and regulators
• Continuously improve or enhance processes for increased control and/or efficiency
• Propose a process improvement or a solution to a business challenge
• Develop an understanding of finance terminology and divisional structure

Qualifications and Skills

• You are pursuing an undergraduate Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a graduation date between October 2027 and July 2028. Students from any degree/discipline are welcome to apply.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Strong interest in financial services and understanding of financial products
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Motivated, resourceful, and able to manage projects and processes; strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to multi-task with attention to detail
• Advanced technical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Internship Period

Summer Analyst Program: 10 weeks between June and August 2027

Application Process and Deadline

Application process may vary by location but typically follows:

• CV + On-Demand Video Interview
• Zoom Interview
• Superday

• Application deadline #1: Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 23:55 HKT
• Application deadline #2: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 23:55 HKT

We recruit on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready.

What You Can Expect from Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage, and allocate capital for our clients, helping them reach 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 do what’s best for clients, communities, and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. You’ll find opportunities to work alongside the best and brightest in a supportive, empowering environment. Our teams are collaborative and creative, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences. We offer comprehensive employee benefits and opportunities to move within the firm for those who demonstrate passion and grit. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices.