Executive Director & Research Analyst, Investment Grade Fixed Income

Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Global Investment Grade team is looking to add an experienced Research Analyst responsible for analyzing company credit risk and making relative value selections on names in the new issue and secondary markets, within the Non-Financial sectors. The ideal candidate should be well versed in evaluating investment-grade corporate credits and making investment decisions. What youll do in the role • Perform financial and credit analysis of names within Non-Financial coverage sectors. • Develop relative value opinions and trade ideas on credits and individual debt securities. • Prepare financial forecasts, comparable company analyses and valuation models. • Write and defend credit investment recommendations. • Monitor market developments and quarterly financial performance of names to determine credit pricing impact. • Work with portfolio management and trading to recommend portfolio position sizing. • Assist in gathering and analyzing industry and macro data to identify trends and help develop broad views of corporate credit and sector allocation. • Extensive usage of Excel, Bloomberg, Capital IQ and other technology applications. What youll bring to the role • Well-developed fundamental and relative value skills with a minimum 9 years of experience within the Non-Financial coverage sectors • Strong knowledge of credit analysis, financial accounting, complex capital structures and basic bond portfolio management • Strong Excel skills, modeling, financial forecasting, effective writing and communication and facility with technology applications • Proven academic and professional achievement • Progress toward or completion of a CFA a plus 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 $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 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. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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 whats 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. Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 7/19/2025