IPO Transaction Support Team, Analyst (12 Month Fixed Term Direct)

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. With offices in 42 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals.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's Investment Banking Division (IBD) builds and maintains close relationships with corporations and governments around the world in order to provide both traditional and innovative solutions that meet their individual strategic and financial needs.Key Responsibilities:This 12-month contract position is in the IPO transaction support team. General tasks and roles in the position: * Support the due diligence exercise for Hong Kong and US IPOs, including travelling to conduct site visits and due diligence meetings * Prepare and organize due diligence documentation in line with legal and regulatory requirements, including in accordance Hong Kong SFC Code of Conduct and Hong Kong Stock Exchange requirementsQualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Legal from a reputable university, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant corporate finance industry and due diligence experience * Solid analytical skills, with familiarity or interest in investment banking and capital markets activities and products * Experience as an Auditor/Advisor in Big-4 / corporate law firm / investment banking / private equity would be an advantage * Fluency in Chinese and English, both verbal and written * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Solution-oriented, with ability to "think out of the box" and to manage to tight timelines * Ability to work independently, with strong attention to detail * Ability to work effectively in a small team environment * Organized and quick learner with business acumenWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: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.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.