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2027 Institutional Equity Division Early Careers Program (Hong Kong / Singapore)

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Open to working professionals holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree looking to transition into a front-office role.

About the role

2027 Institutional Equity Division Early Careers Program (Hong Kong / Singapore) - Morgan Stanley Campus We and our partners use cookies and similar tools (“Cookies”) as necessary to provide digital services and for additional “Optional” purposes, such as for analytics, performance, functionality (such as search functionality), and marketing purposes (including targeted advertising). Please click “Accept Optional Cookies” to consent to Optional Cookies, “Reject Optional Cookies” to disable Optional Cookies. For more information, please review our Cookie Policy . Accept Optional Cookies I accept the cookie policy Reject Optional Cookies I would like to opt out of cookies   Read more about our cookie policy Skip to content Login Register Toggle navigation Home Global Programs Campus Events Help Center Return to search results 2027 Institutional Equity Division Early Careers Program (Hong Kong / Singapore) City Hong Kong Additional Cities Singapore Education Level Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree Business Unit Institutional Equity Sales and Trading Job description Morgan Stanley’s Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a global leader in the origination, distribution, and trading of equity, equity-linked, and equity-derivative securities. The Division serves a broad global institutional client base, delivering innovative solutions designed to help clients generate alpha and manage risk across their portfolios. Early Careers Program The program begins with a formal orientation and structured training curriculum, introducing participants to the Firm and its core businesses. Training continues throughout the 12 months through divisional‑specific sessions, desk learning, and targeted development events, designed to build the technical, commercial, and professional skills required to succeed in a front‑office role. Commencing in March 2027, the IED Early Careers Program is a 12-month structured training opportunity designed for working professionals looking to transition into a front‑office role within the Institutional Equity Division. This program offers a unique pathway to gain foundational industry knowledge, develop the technical and commercial skills required for a front‑office banking career, and build a strong professional network within Morgan Stanley. Program participants will receive hands‑on, on‑the‑job training and exposure to a wide range of roles, products and services across IED. You will work alongside experienced professionals in a fast‑paced, client‑facing and market‑driven environment, gaining practical insight into how institutional equity markets operate.  Top performers will be considered for full-time roles at the end of the program. Role and Responsibilities The program offers desk rotations within the 12-month placement. Rotations might be across the following product areas: Sales: Work alongside experienced employees to learn how we build our client base and establish and maintain long-term client relationships. Assist with developing and presenting investment ideas and the fundamentals of selling and cross-selling the Firm’s products Trading: Develop and execute trading ideas and analysis, and support all aspects of the market-making trade execution process, from research analytics on trades to relative value analysis Prime Brokerage: Support the management and growth of Prime Brokerage client relationships by working closely with hedge fund clients and internal stakeholders across Morgan Stanley. The role involves responding to client needs, coordinating the delivery of Prime Brokerage services and solutions, identifying business opportunities, and helping clients maximize the value of the Firm's platform. Structuring: Use an innovative and solutions-based approach to designing both investment and risk management products across all asset classes Research/Strategy: Analyze market fundamentals and liaise with researchers to develop investment recommendations for internal and external

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