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2026 Investment Management Working Student Internship - Real Assets (Frankfurt)

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

Frankfurt, Germany
Posted on Nov 11, 2025

Program Description

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has about $1.7 trillion in assets under management or supervision. With 1,396 investment professionals worldwide, and 56 offices in 24 countries, MSIM 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, Multi-Asset Solutions, Liquid Alternatives and Private Markets. 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.

You will be supporting both our Real Estate Investing and Real Assets Private Credit platforms.

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (REI) is Morgan Stanley's integrated global real estate practice. We are the world's leading global real estate investment manager with over $60 billion in real estate assets under management across core, value-added and opportunistic investment vehicles. REI acquires properties, operating companies, and real estate backed departments on a global scale on behalf of our institutional investors.

Established in 2017, the European Real Assets Private Credit platform invests primarily in senior loans ultimately backed by European real assets. The Investment Team seeks to originate and maintain a diversified pool of investments across core regions and sectors with a focus on principal preservation and Solvency II efficiency. On behalf of our clients, the Investment Team manages over €2.6 billion of committed capital across Investment Grade and Value-Add strategies.

Placement and Duration

The part-time internship (up to 20 hours a week – working student) is an opportunity to experience the culture and atmosphere in the Investment Management Division by taking on some of the responsibilities and functions of a Full-Time Analyst for a short period. The internship will last at least 6 months but can vary in length depending on business needs and candidate availability.

Training Program

You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the preparation of marketing materials and client events.
  • Conducting market, competitor, and fund research.
  • Database management and internal reporting.
  • Supporting the Real Estate Investing and the Real Assets Private Credit team in product development projects.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly.
  • Temperament that thrives under pressure and changing situations.
  • Proven team player with the ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities.
  • Committed to excellence in your work and maintain high professional and ethical standards.
  • Fluency in English and in the local language based on the location you are applying for.
  • You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme with an expected graduation date in 2027.

Application Process

We recruit on a rolling basis so application is encouraged as soon as possible. We aim to review all applications within a timely manner, however our response times may vary due to high volumes. Please be assured that you will receive an update via email as soon as a decision on your application has been reached, and kindly note we are unable to accommodate any requests to accelerate the timelines of our application process.

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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.