MSIM - Portfolio Specialist, Fixed Income - Senior Associate

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.Department ProfileMorgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.The Global Fixed Income team within MSIM has team members located in New York, London, Tokyo and Singapore, which manages Fixed Income portfolios for a broad range of clients.The RoleThe Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist will be responsible for servicing existing clients and driving commercialization of the institutional Global Multi-sector business. The Portfolio Specialist will be expected to be the ambassador for the products in their charge, serving as a technically versed extension of the investment team and liaising between the team, Sales and their clients, consultants and other parts of the organization. Successful candidates will be entrepreneurial and have the ability to adapt as the business grows. The team is open to the candidate sitting in the New York or Boston office locations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead efforts in servicing existing clients, requests for new client opportunities (e.g., RFPs), and acting as liaison with internal departments for client support and managementProactively engage with Sales, Consultant Relations, and Marketing to keep clients informed and help raise net new cashWork alongside the investment teams to understand the investment outlook and investment rationale behind portfolio positioning, communicate investment outlook to existing and potential clientsRepresent the investment team with current and prospective clientsProduce high quality written communication material for use by internal and external constituentsLead the production of presentation and marketing material for use in client reviews and pitchesDevelop and maintain credible, compelling and timely product communicationsPartner with our Sales colleagues at meetings with existing and prospective clientsIdentify the important messages to present a simple and effective global narrative, working with all of the fixed income investment teamsSupport and train other members of the portfolio specialist teamLead product development initiativesLead internal product training sessionsSkills RequiredUndergraduate degreeKnowledge of the fixed income markets and an appetite to broaden and apply this expertise.More than five years of experience in the fixed income industry, preferably working with institutional clientsProven project management skillsExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. An ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages would be an advantageExperience of working with cross-functional teams as well as with business development contacts, prospects, consultants and clientsAbility to work in a team and / or across teams, and to behave always bearing common interests and respect for fellow team members in mindExceptionally self-motivated and entrepreneurialA high level of initiative that matches the Firm’s commitment to retaining existing clients and securing new clientsHigh degree of dependability and attention to detailAbility to prioritize a multitude of tasks successfully, while maintaining high qualitySkilled in Microsoft PowerPoint and ExcelFamiliarity with tools such as BloombergMorgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.For more information, please visit : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo . #J-18808-Ljbffr