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Morgan StanleyHong KongInternship

2027 Institutional Equity Division Business Control Unit Industrial Placement Program (Hong Kong)

Morgan Stanley's 6-month Industrial Placement Program in Hong Kong offers hands-on experience in Business Control Unit managing non-market and counterparty risks within the Institutional Equity Division. Interns engage in risk monitoring, client activity analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

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Program Structure

  • 6-month Industrial Placement from January to July 2027 in Hong Kong.
  • Starts with a one-day orientation and firmwide networking event.
  • Includes division-specific training to build core skills.
  • Features Senior Management Speaker Series and desk teach-ins.
  • Offers cross-divisional networking and community service events.
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Role & Responsibilities - Non-Market Risk Team

  • Manage operational, franchise, and regulatory risk elements.
  • Work with sales, trading, and internal stakeholders.
  • Own operational risk monitoring and remediation processes.
  • Identify and remediate risks in business lifecycle and processes.
  • Manage risk reporting and escalation.
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Role & Responsibilities - Counterparty Risk Team

  • Analyze client activity and exposure patterns across products.
  • Support client onboarding and documentation coordination.
  • Prepare materials on client-related developments.
  • Collaborate with Sales & Trading, Risk, and Operations teams.
  • Track client reviews, approvals, and follow-ups.
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Qualifications & Skills

  • Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree, graduating Oct 2027 - Jul 2028.
  • Strong interest in finance and financial markets.
  • Analytical, adaptable, multi-tasker, and collaborative team player.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic.