MSIM Infrastructure Partners, Acquisitions Associate (2027 Program)

Morgan 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 $1.7 trillion in assets under management as of December 2025. 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.

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (“MSIP”) is a leading global infrastructure investment platform established in 2006 with 40+ dedicated investment professionals based across three primary offices in New York, London and Melbourne. MSIP focuses on the acquisition of private infrastructure assets, with the potential for value creation through active management, located primarily within OECD countries.

MSIP utilizes the team’s global network of relationships to source proprietary investment opportunities and work closely with portfolio company management to identify and implement operational improvements and value creation initiatives. Such opportunities may include corporate carve-outs, privatizations, undermanaged assets, assets with the potential for growth and select greenfield assets. MSIP primarily focuses on power generation & utilities, energy transition infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, and digital infrastructure sectors. Since inception, MSIP has invested in 40 portfolio companies across four funds and holds over $13.1 billion in commitments across its first three funds and is currently fundraising its fourth fund.

Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Partners is looking for a Pre-MBA Associate to work in close coordination with senior members of the MSIP team to analyze new investment opportunities and manage existing portfolio companies. Associates will work in a generalist role across all MSIP infrastructure verticals. Specifically, MSIP is looking for an associate able to help in the following areas across each vertical: 

• Conduct research on macro themes, investment ideas, and target assets
• Build financial models for company projection, asset valuation, and transaction scenarios
• Produce investment memoranda and support materials on investment opportunities
• Coordinate with advisors and consultants on due diligence items
• Track prospective deals
• Monitor the performance of portfolio companies
• 1-2 years’ previous experience in investment banking or private equity
• Experience in the power, energy, telecom, transport or general infrastructure sectors is a plus
• Ability to learn quickly and interact well with others
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a team player attitude
• Superior level of attention to detail
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once and meet associated deadlines important to success

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be $110,000 - $150,000 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.

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