2027 Sales amp; Trading Off-Cycle Internship (Zurich)

About the role

This three-to-six-month off-cycle internship in Morgan Stanley’s Zurich Sales & Trading Division places interns on a specific desk, supporting client ideas, trades, stock pitches and investment cases. Interns receive on-the-job training, collaborate with Sales Trading, Research and Cross-Asset teams, and experience responsibilities similar to a full-time analyst.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work on an assigned desk for the program’s duration, directly supporting ideas and solutions delivered to clients.
• Communicate value-added ideas to clients using personal opinions and the Firm’s research.
• Work on trades or stock-pitching ideas and write investment cases covering advantages, sectors and valuations.
• Collaborate with Sales Trading, Research and Cross-Asset teams to gather market colour on trends and daily flow.
• Undertake additional projects to broaden understanding and improve desk productivity and efficiency.

Placement and Training

• The internship is based in Morgan Stanley’s Zurich office and lasts three to six months.
• Interns remain on their assigned desk for the duration of the program.
• Training is provided on the job alongside experienced professionals across Sales and Trading activities.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with comfort working with financial data.
• Results-driven approach and ability to perform under pressure and against tight deadlines.
• Team-player mentality and ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities.
• Commitment to high-quality work and strong professional and ethical standards.
• Ability to articulate complex ideas simply and summarise them effectively.
• Excellent academic background and fluency in English, German or French.

Application Process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• Response times may vary due to application volumes; decisions are communicated by email.