Company Overview

Reporting to the Deputy Portfolio Manager of MSREI’s flagship European Core Fund, the person is involved in all aspects of the Fund, with a particular focus on fund analytics, portfolio management and investor coverage.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals around the world and $1.7 trillion of assets under management or supervision as of June 20, 2025. MSIM strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (“MSREI”) is the global private real estate investment management business of Morgan Stanley. One of the most active property investors in the world for over three decades, MSREI employs a patient, disciplined approach through global value-add / opportunistic and regional core / core-plus real estate investment strategies. With 17 offices throughout the US, Europe and Asia, regional teams of dedicated real estate professionals combine a unique global perspective with local presence and significant transaction execution expertise. MSREI currently manages $54 billion of gross real estate assets worldwide on behalf of its clients.

Position Description

The individual will play an integral role across all aspects of MSREI’s flagship European Core Fund. This role would uniquely position the candidate to collaborate with global teams and senior management of MSREI. In addition to the undertakings listed below, strong analytical / problem solving skills and attention to detail are critical to success in this position, alongside the ability to multitask and efficiently utilize resources.

• Creating Fund performance analysis and benchmarking
• Portfolio analytics including modelling of business plans and liquidity, capital requirements and fund KPIs
• Closely collaborating with the investment teams on asset management, business planning and budgeting
• Assisting with the coordination of quarterly valuation/ valuation committee process
• Preparing presentations for investors and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate within the MSREI platform on capital raising efforts, technology, ESG and research
• Assist with investor queries / requests including DDQs, RFPs and other capital raising related data requests

Your profile

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to contribute to a great team with a strong work ethic and a drive to win
• Dedicated team player that cares about the team’s culture
• BA/BS required
• 3-6 years of experience in a real estate organization, real estate private equity fund or real estate division of an investment bank
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• High degree of proficiency with Excel, combined with a willingness to explore new technologies

Skills that will help you in the role

• Successful candidate will have strong communication skills to communicate effectively with colleagues from all over the world, portfolio management, asset management, external advisers and investors
• Ability to work within a team and under tight deadlines with limited supervision
• Committed to delivering the highest quality work product, strong attention to detail
• Proactive, self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Curiosity and willingness to evolve and to keep on learning

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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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Flexible work statement

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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.