2027 Spring Investment Management Sustainability and Global Stewardship Co-Op (New York)

About the role

Six-month, full-time co-op with Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Global Stewardship Team in New York City. The role provides hands-on experience in corporate governance, sustainability, proxy voting, stewardship, and investee engagement, while supporting research, voting operations, reporting, presentations, and collaboration with investment teams from January through June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and execute proxy voting activities, including operational processes associated with the voting process.
• Research corporate governance topics and conduct peer analysis supporting Global Stewardship Team activities.
• Research companies supporting specific corporate engagements and prepare related analytical outputs.
• Complete ad hoc research, reporting, and analytical projects supporting business needs.
• Prepare board materials and ad hoc presentations for stewardship-related work.
• Collaborate with investment teams and colleagues across MSIM and the broader organization.

Program Details

• Six-month, full-time co-op based in New York City, running from January through June 2027.
• Candidates must commit to the full six-month program and work full-time throughout the placement.
• Gain exposure to corporate governance, stewardship, proxy voting, and investee engagement activities.

Application Process

• Apply through the Morgan Stanley website with a resume and transcript.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning November 2, 2026, until the role is filled.