2027 Institutional Equity Division Industrial Placement / Summer Analyst Program (Hong Kong / Singapore)

About the role

Morgan Stanley's Institutional Equity Division offers a 6-month Industrial Placement or 10-week Summer Analyst internship in Hong Kong or Singapore. Interns gain hands-on experience in sales, trading, structuring, research, and analytics within a global equity markets environment.

Division Overview

• Global leader in equity, equity-linked, and equity-derivative securities origination and trading.
• Serves institutional clients with innovative solutions for alpha generation and risk management.
• Includes Cash Equities, Equity Derivatives, Prime Brokerage, Sales, and Trading teams.

Internship Program

• Starts with one-day orientation and firmwide networking event.
• Includes divisional-specific training to build core skills.
• Hands-on training with exposure to various roles and products.
• Two rotations within the Institutional Equity Division.
• Features senior management speaker series, desk teach-ins, and mentorship.
• Includes performance reviews, community service, and cross-divisional networking.

Role and Responsibilities

• Sales: Build client base, maintain relationships, develop and present investment ideas.
• Trading: Develop and execute trading ideas, support market-making trade execution.
• Structuring: Design investment and risk management products innovatively.
• Research/Strategy: Analyze market fundamentals and develop investment recommendations.
• Analytics: Provide quantitative and qualitative client revenue and profitability analysis.

Qualifications and Skills

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree, graduating between Oct 2027 and Jul 2028.
• Strong interest in finance and financial markets.
• Analytical, adaptable, multi-tasker, collaborative team player with strong work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English required; Asian language skills preferred.

Internship Details

• Industrial Placement: 6 months between January and July 2027.
• Summer Analyst Program: 10 weeks between June and August 2027.
• Application deadlines: August 16, 2026 and September 27, 2026.
• Application process includes CV assessment, video interview, Zoom interview, and Superday.
• Focus on Sales, Trading, Prime Brokerage, or Sales-Trading roles within Equities.