Geopolitical Investment Strategist - WM Global Investment Office, Vice President

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

The Global Investment Office (GIO) is the investment and research hub within Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, comprising more than 250 analysts, strategists, and planners dedicated to supporting financial advisors and their clients. Led by the Wealth Management CIO, GIO develops the firm’s investment strategy by integrating financial planning, asset allocation, and portfolio construction insights. Serving as an extension of an advisor’s practice, GIO provides the tools, research, and intellectual capital to help advisors deepen client engagement, enhance investment performance, scale their businesses, and drive growth across all client segments.

We are seeking a highly motivated Geopolitical Investment Strategist to develop intellectual capital across a wide range of global policy topics. This role will focus on monitoring and analyzing geopolitical, global monetary and fiscal policy developments and assisting in the production of investment-relevant research for Financial Advisors and clients.

This is an in-person role based in Purchase, New York, with some time spent in Manhattan.

Position Summary

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is seeking a Vice President-level Geopolitical Investment Strategist to join the Global Investment Office’s Policy and Geopolitical Strategy team. The role will focus on analyzing global geopolitical developments and translating them into actionable insights for Financial Advisors and clients. This individual will contribute to the firm’s thought leadership while supporting both internal partners and external client engagement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze global geopolitical developments, including international conflicts, elections, trade policy and assess implications for the global economy and financial markets
• Develop forward-looking geopolitical models and scenarios, translating them into investment-relevant insights across industries and asset classes
• Conduct in-depth research and author timely research reports, and market commentary for internal and external distribution
• Participate in client meetings, conference calls, and events, presenting geopolitical perspectives and market implications

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in geopolitical analysis, macro strategy, public policy, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of global political dynamics and international economics
• Demonstrated ability to connect geopolitical developments to market outcomes
• Experience independent authoring  of client-facing research and presenting to sophisticated audiences
• Advanced degree (e.g., MA, MPP, MBA, or equivalent) required

Skills Desired

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communicator with client-facing experience, bilingual
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg Terminal required
• Qualified candidates may be asked to provide a writing sample during interview 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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $205,000 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 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.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.