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Morgan StanleyParisInternship

2026 Sales & Trading Off Cycle Internship Business Control Unit (Paris)

This six-month off-cycle internship in Morgan Stanley's Paris office offers hands-on experience in the Business Control Unit within Sales & Trading. Interns support risk management, compliance, and operational controls, gaining exposure to non-financial risk and regulatory processes.

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Role and Responsibilities

  • Support operational risk management including Risk and Control Self Assessments and incident reporting.
  • Assist in fraud risk management through controls and trade surveillance.
  • Help manage conduct risk by identifying and escalating incidents.
  • Support Business Continuity Planning and testing for IED businesses.
  • Facilitate New Product Approval processes per global policy.
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Additional Responsibilities

  • Review and manage information security and data leakage controls.
  • Manage electronic trading risk including policy implementation and algorithm review.
  • Partner with Legal and Compliance on regulatory implementation.
  • Facilitate regulatory and non-regulatory risk initiatives.
  • Draft and negotiate documentation for derivative products.
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Training and Development

  • Receive on-the-job training working alongside experienced professionals.
  • Engage in a variety of projects to broaden understanding and skills.
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Candidate Requirements

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills comfortable with financial data.
  • Results-driven, able to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Proven team player managing multiple responsibilities.
  • Committed to high professional and ethical standards.
  • Excellent academic background and fluency in English.