Investment Banking Division - Technology - Associate

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial 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. Division Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking Division builds and maintains close relationships with corporations and governments around the world to provide both traditional and innovative solutions that meet their individual strategic and financial needs. Morgan Stanley applies its global network, extensive experience in dealing with local jurisdictions throughout Europe as well as in-depth knowledge of its comprehensive banking products suite to meet our clients’ short- and long-term strategic objectives. Morgan Stanley's Investment Banking Division is looking for an Associate to join our Technology team in London. About The Team The Technology Banking team focuses on domestic and international / cross-border transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, recapitalisations, spin-offs, exchange offers, equity & debt capital market transactions, leveraged buyouts and takeover defences as well as shareholder relations. About the Role Associates will typically work on a variety of transactions and take on significant responsibility for delivering specific elements. Associates will have the opportunity to become involved with a wide range of industrial organisations ranging from small entrepreneurial technology players to large scale industrial conglomerates. Associates will play an important role on teams that include senior professionals who will encourage you to go beyond the numbers and think creatively. Responsibilities will include: * Creating and analysing financial models with a high degree of granularity. * Gathering market data to analyse trends and help value companies and transactions. * Creating, drafting, and taking ownership of presentations and memoranda for a wider audience both internally within the firm as well as externally. * Contributing to team discussions and client meetings. * Helping to manage and assist in the execution of corporate finance transactions. Your Qualifications: * You have been educated to degree level from a leading university. * Relevant Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience or equivalent required * Strong analytical and modelling skills * Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts * You are a results-driven team player who performs well under pressure and against tight deadlines. * Fluent in English and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential; ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages is helpful, however, not a necessity. * You are committed to excellence and maintain high professional and ethical standards. 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...