Global Capital Markets

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Before business school, I worked…  
on the buy side. I wanted to broaden my skills at a diversified investment bank and, even though I started my career in a different area, Morgan Stanley's training program got me quickly up to speed.

I chose Morgan Stanley to launch my postgraduate career because…
I wanted to begin my career at a premier, global firm. I was seeking access to industry leaders and to new ideas and situations. Like me, most people I worked with began their careers at—and today remain with—Morgan Stanley; this is a Wall Street rarity and speaks volumes.

As a Global Capital Markets Summer Associate…
it was important to take an active role and be comfortable with analysis and problem solving. I learned to be relentless in finding the answers and finishing tough, complicated tasks.

My role on the team…
varied from project to project. I analyzed a company's capital structure and figured out a way for it to refinance and maintain flexibility, talked with the syndicate desk to vet an idea and went to client meetings to discuss a new idea, introduce a new deal to the sales force or negotiate a structure for an in-progress deal.

The best part of my summer experience at Morgan Stanley was…
attending a breakfast with senior members of the firm; they each revealed something unique about themselves. At my table alone we had an X Games snowboarder and a professional water skier!