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Investment Banking Vice President – Latin America Coverage, New York

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

At a glance

VP-level Investment & Corporate Development role at Ms. New York · full-time · $250,000–$275,000 base.

SalaryStated by Ms
$250,000 – $275,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from MsOur estimate for the market: $196,250–$275,000Median $237,500
Above the market median of $237,500 for lead investment & corporate development roles in New York.
Worked out from 91 postings that stated pay, median $237,500. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleInvestment & Corporate Development
SeniorityVP
LocationNew York
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$250,000–$275,000
PostedMay 29, 2026 · 4mo ago
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Advise regional and international clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other complex transactions
  • Execute strategic advisory work and public or private capital markets transactions
  • Work with colleagues across the firm to deliver advice to clients
  • Contribute to a Latin America coverage team handling complex client assignments

What you bring

  • Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish
  • At least six years in investment banking, or an MBA plus at least four years of experience
  • A record of completing complex deals across M&A and industries, with strong technical execution skills
  • A bachelor's degree and Series licensing, or the ability to obtain the required license

Who this fits

This New York-based VP role suits an experienced investment banker with strong client communication skills and the judgment to work under pressure and tight deadlines. Portuguese fluency is an advantage. The stated annual base salary range is $250,000 to $275,000.

From the employer

Our New York office is looking for an Investment Banking Vice President to join the Latin America Coverage Group. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with regional and international clients on a wide range of complex transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, shareholder relations, recapitalizations, demergers, leveraged buyouts and defenses against unsolicited takeover attempts, strategic advisory assignments and executions of public and private capital markets transactions. 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:

  • Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required; fluency in Portuguese is also a plus
  • 6+ years of relevant experience within the investment banking industry, or an MBA with 4+ years of experience, with a proven track record working on complex executed deals across M&A and various industry sectors and with a strong technical & execution background
  • 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
  • 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 $250,000 and $275,000 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.