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Investment Banking M&A Associate – New York

Ms Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
New York Full-time Junior Investment & Corporate Development

At a glance

Junior Investment & Corporate Development role at Ms. New York · full-time · $150,000–$225,000 base.

SalaryStated by Ms
$150,000 – $225,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from MsOur estimate for the market: $133,750–$198,125Median $167,500
The range includes the market median of $167,500 for entry-level investment & corporate development roles in New York.
Worked out from 86 postings that stated pay, median $167,500. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleInvestment & Corporate Development
SeniorityJunior
LocationNew York
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$150,000–$225,000
PostedOct 22, 2026 · today
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Help structure and carry out domestic and cross-border M&A, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers and defenses against takeover attempts
  • Work with industry coverage teams and colleagues across the firm to provide advice to clients
  • Assess financial statements and build models for relevant transaction types

What you bring

  • Three to five years in investment banking as an analyst or associate, with completed M&A deals across industry sectors, or an MBA
  • A bachelor's degree and the ability to obtain the required Series license
  • You can interpret financial statements and model relevant transactions

Who this fits

This New York associate role suits someone with investment banking deal experience who can deliver client advice under pressure and tight deadlines. The stated base pay range is $150,000 to $225,000 per year.

From the employer

Morgan Stanley is a leading global 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.

The Mergers & Acquisitions Department (M&A) is responsible for structuring and executing a wide range of complex domestic and cross-border transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, spin-offs, joint-ventures, asset swaps and defenses against unsolicited takeover attempts. The group works in close partnership with the firm’s Industry coverage groups across sectors.


We are looking for an Associate to join our New York office. The successful candidate will work closely with professionals throughout the firm to deliver high quality advice to our clients. You will play an important role on a team that includes senior professionals who will encourage you to go beyond the numbers and think creatively.

Qualifications:

- 3-5 years of experience within the investment banking industry as an Analyst and Associate, or an MBA, with a proven track record working on executed deals across M&A and various industry sectors

- Extraordinarily high level of motivation and commitment to working hard

- Expertise in reading and interpreting financial statements

- Experience modeling related to all relevant transactions

- Strong written and verbal communication, client and interpersonal skills

- Commercial instinct and ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines

- Bachelor’s degree required; an MBA and/or CFA designation would be an asset. Relevant degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics or related field or foreign equivalent preferred

- Series licensing or must obtain

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 $150,000 and $225,000 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.