2026 Investment Management Off-cycle Internship - Global Risk & Analysis (Dublin)
Dublin, Ireland
Program Description
PLACEMENT & DURATION
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has about $1.8 trillion in assets under management or supervision. With 1,383 investment professionals worldwide and 55 offices in 25 countries, Morgan Stanley Investment Management is able to provide in-depth local knowledge and expertise while channelling the strength of our global presence and resources. To support the delivery of tailored, value-added investment solutions to clients our investment teams are organized by capability: Equities, Fixed Income & Liquidity, Alternative Investments, and Solutions & Multi-Asset. Morgan Stanley Investment Management 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 Risk Management Team within MSIM is responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and monitoring risk across Investment Management and providing reporting and analysis for clients, regulators, Investment Management and Firm Management. Global Risk & Analysis is divided into three primary functions:
- Investment risk groups (Equity, Fixed Income, Alternatives and Cross-Asset) have responsibility for management of investment risk across their respective asset classes
- Operational risk identifies, assesses and monitors operational risk across Investment Management and works both with the investment teams and control functions to mitigate that risk
- Quantitative risk develops and validates models used for portfolio construction, valuation, and risk measurement across Investment Management
The internship will commence in Q3 2026 and typically lasts twelve months. This internship will offer you an exciting and a dynamic work environment where you get to work alongside our diverse group of experienced professionals. The work that you do will be interesting and varied.
TRAINING PROGRAM
You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns will have the opportunity to develop and master the analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills they will need to succeed. Interns will learn to employ the skills fundamental to risk management for an asset management firm, including:
- Supporting the interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements across EMEA frameworks.
- Assisting in the development, testing, and review of risk metrics and methodologies.
- Preparing risk and regulatory reports for internal stakeholders and external requirements.
- Monitoring and analysing exposures across counterparties, products, and portfolios
- Conducting research on emerging risks and market developments.
- Supporting board and regulatory reporting processes.
- Collaborating with cross-functional risk teams on key projects.
- Supporting process improvements, including automation initiatives.
- Supporting the review and documentation of policies and procedures.
- Observing portfolio review discussions and senior stakeholder meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ REQUIREMENTS
- Available to commit to a full-time internship for 12 months, with a strong interest in finance.
- Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills; additional languages are an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Advanced analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a team player.
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, VBA) is an advantage.
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY
We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it – relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fuelled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/aboutus/ global-offices into your browser.