Hedge Fund Solutions Portfolio Specialist, Vice President

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 $1.9 trillion in assets under management as of December 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.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management is a global provider of investment products and services to clients across multiple asset classes. The Firm offers a wide range of global equity, fixed income and alternative solutions across both public and private markets. 

The Hedge Fund Solutions Portfolio Specialist will work alongside the portfolio management team and MSIM intermediary sales in all aspects of business development and client service. Specific product areas include direct hedge fund, multi-manager hedge fund, risk premia, alternative lending and opportunistic portfolios.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver the hedge fund solutions value proposition to MSIM intermediary sales teams globally. 
• Engage directly with prospects and clients to facilitate all elements of the sales and onboarding process. 
• Direct the business development strategy in intermediary sales alongside the CIO and deputy-CIO, including new product development.
• Develop topical content that emphasizes the hedge fund solutions strategy. 
• Assist with analytics such as performance and risk attribution and competitor analysis. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate in business, finance or other related field; 5+ years of experience in the asset management or brokerage industry, in an investment, research or marketing capacity preferred.
• Strong quantitative skills and experience in use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; understand and distill complex concepts clearly.
• Team player who enjoys working with others and reaching out proactively throughout the firm to gather information;
• Self-starter with drive to be successful and ability to manage and execute simultaneous projects and tasks without reminders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Travel required (25-30%) 

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.

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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.

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