Associate / Senior Associate - Global Stewardship (Investment Management)

Division: Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Job Title: Senior Associate, Global Stewardship

Location: Mumbai / Bengaluru

Job Level: Senior Associate

Company Profile

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.

Department Profile

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has $1.5 Trillion in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2024. 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.

Background on the Team

The Global Stewardship Team is an integral part of MSIM's governance and stewardship function. Responsible for overseeing and executing the firm's proxy voting strategy, the team plays a vital role in upholding shareholder rights and ensuring corporate accountability across global investments.

The team evaluates and votes on a wide range of corporate governance matters, including board composition, executive compensation, environmental and social issues. Working closely with investors to ensure voting decisions align with the firm's policies.

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Associate on the Global Stewardship Team will play a key role in the analysis, evaluation and execution of proxy voting activities for portfolio companies. This individual will provide expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with our stewardship goals and voting policies.

Responsibilities
• Proxy voting analysis and execution
• Corporate governance research
• Voting Policy Implementation
• Stakeholder engagement
• Reporting and documentation
• Operational activities associated with the voting process

Preferred Skills
• Experience engaging with portfolio companies on governance and stewardship matters
• Familiarity with global governance practices and proxy voting regulations
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent analytical, research and critical thinking skills

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Law, or a related field; advance degrees (MBA, CFA) or governance certifications are preferred.
• 6-8 years of industry experience in proxy voting, corporate governance or a related field within Asset management.
• Proficient in Proxy voting platforms and relevant software tools (for example ISS, Glass Lewis, or similar)

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.