MSIM- Expansion Capital- Growth Equity- Business Development- VP

Expansion Capital's ability to invest across the capital structure, and its connectivity to a leading global brand, is unique within the late stage investing universe. For more information on the Expansion Capital team and investment portfolio, please refer to our website here .

The team is seeking a Vice President to join the team and lead business development efforts alongside senior leaders.

Description:

This is a full-time on-site role located in New York, NY. The Vice President will be responsible for running all Origination-related activities for the platform. This role brings high exposure to company owners, founders, investment bankers, and investors.

• Work with senior investors to define and oversee the fund's overall investment sourcing strategy to optimize volume and quality of deal flow
• Develop and manage relationships with brokers, management teams and other investors and lenders in the growth / venture ecosystem
• Develop, implement and manage regular marketing activities (e.g. email campaigns) to intermediaries and targeted companies
• Manage outbound sourcing efforts of junior investment team members
• Leverage technology and data (e.g. Salesforce, Pitchbook, 3rd party systems, etc.) Institute best practices across team for contacts and tracking deal flow
• Cultivate and coordinate new and existing investment themes
• Attend conferences and other industry events to foster relationships
• Plan / track event attendance to ensure total coverage and regular touchpoints with targeted companies and intermediaries
• Monitor activities of other active investors in the space
• Analyze and examine data for gaps, opportunities, insights
• 5-8 years of relevant industry experience, which should include time spent in business development in a private equity, growth equity or venture capital platform. Some experience in technology / software, healthcare or consumer sectors also preferred but not required.
• Intellectual curiosity and experience across a broad range of asset classes and geographies
• Aptitude and experience in networking within the private investing and investment banking landscape
• Resourceful, highly organized, process-oriented, data-driven and tech savvy
• Self-motivated, with a high degree of initiative and a passion for building relationships with intermediaries and industry contacts
• Possesses an in-depth understanding of private markets
• Established relationships with leading firms, intermediaries, consultants, and other influencers
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly team oriented
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from top college or university
• Must be willing to travel extensively

WHAT 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.

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

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $200,000 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Morgan-JR025087

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-03T18:44:37