Equity Research Internship Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

Recruitment began on July 6, 2026

and the job listing Expires on September 27, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a global leader in the origination, distribution, and trading of equity, equity-linked, and equity-derivative securities. The Division serves a broad global institutional client base, delivering innovative solutions designed to help clients generate alpha and manage risk across their portfolios.

IED encompasses a wide range of businesses, including:

• Cash Equities: Morgan Stanley is a global leader in executing transactions in cash equity and equity-related products for institutional clients around the world. These products include common stocks, global depository receipts and exchange-traded funds
• Equity Derivatives: Across global equity derivatives markets, Morgan Stanley is a leading provider of execution services and solutions. Our product suite encompasses equity options, equity swaps, warrants, structured notes and futures on individual securities, indices and baskets of securities
• Prime Brokerage: For more than 30 years, Morgan Stanley has set the standard for excellence in the Prime Brokerage space. Our strong client relationships, market-leading technology and seasoned product experts have positioned us as an industry leader in financing, market access and portfolio management
• Sales: Teams work closely with Chief Investment Officers, Portfolio Managers, and Traders to deliver meaningful market insight and expertise, facilitating introductions to product experts throughout the Division and Firm to help clients successfully achieve their investment objectives
• Sales and Trading: Responsible for helping Institutional clients identify and implement cost-efficient, suitable trading solutions, providing pricing and liquidity, and managing firm risk

Internship Programs

The Institutional Equity Division’s Internship Programs begin with a one‑day orientation, where Industrial Placement Analysts are introduced to the Firm, its core businesses, and their fellow interns through a firmwide networking event. Interns then participate in divisional‑specific training designed to build the core skills required for a successful internship experience.

Throughout the program, all Industrial Placement Analysts receive hands‑on, on‑the‑job training and exposure to a wide range of roles, products, and services across IED. Interns work alongside experienced professionals in a fast‑paced, client‑facing, and market‑driven environment, gaining practical insight into how institutional equity markets operate.

Industrial Placement Analysts will have the opportunity to broaden and strengthen their skill sets, collaborating across teams on meaningful projects and initiatives. Two rotations within the Institutional Equity Division will be offered during the internship program.

In addition, the program features a Senior Management Speaker Series, desk teach‑ins, cross‑divisional networking opportunities, community service events, performance reviews, and a robust mentorship program.

Role and Responsibilities

• Sales: Work alongside experienced employees to learn how we build our client base and establish and maintain long‑term client relationships. Assist with developing and presenting investment ideas and the fundamentals of selling and cross‑selling the Firm’s products
• Trading: Develop and execute trading ideas and analysis, and support all aspects of the market‑making trade execution process, from research analytics on trades to relative value analysis
• Structuring: Use an innovative and solutions‑based approach to designing both investment and risk management products across all asset classes
• Research / Strategy: Analyze market fundamentals and liaise with researchers to develop investment recommendations for internal and external clients
• Analytics: Provide quantitative and qualitative analytics around client revenue and profitability; work to efficiently manage commission dollars by creating increased transparency around the services that clients value

Qualifications and Skills

• You are pursuing an undergraduate Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with a graduation date between October 2027 and July 2028
• A strong interest in finance and financial markets
• Analytical and adaptable, a strong multi‑tasker, a collaborative team player, and possess a strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Fluency in English is required; Asian language skills are preferred

Internship Period

• Industrial Placement Program: 6 months between January and July 2027

Application Process and Deadline

Application process may vary by location but typically follows:

• CV Assessment
• On‑Demand Video Interview
• Zoom Interview
• Application deadline #1: Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 23:55 HKT / SGT

We recruit on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready.

Remarks: Please apply to this program if you are interested in our Sales, Trading, Prime Brokerage or Sales‑Trading roles with Equities. If you are interested in our quantitative or structuring / content roles within Equities, you should apply for the 2027 Institutional Equity Division Quantitative Finance Summer Analyst / Associate Program (Hong Kong).

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 visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices .

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.