Equity Capital Markets – Equity Syndicate Execution New York City

Morgan Stanley’s Equity Capital Markets (ECM) platform advises clients on the origination, structuring, and execution of public and private equity offerings globally. Within ECM, the Equity Syndicate team plays a pivotal role in bringing transactions to market—drawing on industry leading knowledge and experience to serve as the critical link between ECM clients and the global investor base.

The Equity Syndicate Execution (Synd Ex) team operates at the center of this process, overseeing the end‑to‑end execution of complex equity transactions. Synd Ex functions as the connective tissue across divisions, partnering closely with ECM, Banking, Risk, Sales & Trading, Legal & Compliance, Management, Operations, Finance, and Technology. The team evaluates transactions holistically to ensure client objectives are achieved with precision, efficiency, and adherence to the firm’s regulatory and operational standards.

The New York City office is seeking a high‑performing Associate or experienced Analyst to join the Equity Syndicate Execution team.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with ECM to support the origination, structuring, and execution of public and private equity transactions
• Own key elements of deal execution, including transaction setup, workflow management, and coordination across internal systems
• Serve as a point of contact with global syndicate partners to ensure alignment throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Work closely with Operations teams to manage trade bookings, settlement, and transaction mechanics
• Engage with Legal and Compliance partners to ensure transactions are executed within regulatory and firm frameworks
• Develop and maintain analytics around ECM revenues, transaction economics, and deal pipeline visibility
• Lead and support technology and process‑enhancement initiatives to improve execution efficiency and scale across Syndicate and the broader ECM franchise

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in financial services, capital markets, sales and trading, operations, or a related discipline preferred
• Demonstrated an extraordinary level of motivation, work ethic, intellectual curiosity, strong judgment, and attention to detail
• Proven ability to perform under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in time‑sensitive environments
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to synthesize complex information and take ownership of multiple workstreams
• Collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset with a track record of effective cross‑functional partnership
• Clear, concise, and confident written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Series licensing required or ability to obtain
• New York City–based

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $125,000 per year for Analyst, and between $150,000 and $225,000 per year for Associate, 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 an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.