The Investment Banking Division is looking for an Executive Director of Client Engagement & Insights to drive the development of thematic content as well as create and translate Morgan Stanley’s intellectual capital into compelling and easily consumable content that deepens client engagement. This newly created team sits at the intersection of Investment Banking and Global Capital Markets, with the objective of enhancing the frequency and depth of engagement with senior executives and boards to increase market share and enable broader client coverage. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and experienced creator, passionate about uncovering market trends to turn them into actionable insights. The role requires a unique blend of financial journalism, event production capabilities and client-facing skills to create content across mediums that can be effectively deployed to C-suite audiences.

You will: (key responsibilities)

Theme Development and Content Creation 

• Establish a structured process for identifying themes in collaboration with senior business unit stakeholders
• Transform themes into compelling, multi-format content, including written, video, podcast, and conference materials

Content Production & Editorial Management 

• Adapt written themes into additional formats and oversee production and speaker preparation
• Write and edit flagship content packages for bankers, including email templates and presentation decks
• Ghostwrite or refine executive-authored pieces to ensure strategic alignment

Speaker Preparation and Event Management 

• Drive industry conferences by shaping thematic agendas, securing and preparing speakers, and developing comprehensive briefing materials
• Plan and execute proprietary events, including round tables and webinars, in partnership with coverage teams
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure brand consistency and cohesive messaging across all channels

Measurement and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor emerging trends, client interests, and market dynamics to maintain relevance and thought leadership
• Conduct post-event reviews to capture insights and lessons learned
• Refine content delivery strategies based on feedback and performance metrics

You have: (must-have skills and qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree and significant experience (10+ years) in journalism, media, or content creation, with a focus on Investment Banking and Capital Markets
• Deep subject matter expertise on macro themes, emerging trends, and market shaping influences
• Experience supporting multi-format content initiatives (written, audio, video)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale high-performing teams
• Exceptionally strong relationship management skills and experience working with senior executives and stakeholders cross-functionally and in global markets
• Proactive, motivated, and collaborative leader with outstanding verbal and written communication skills

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. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

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 is a worldwide leader in investment banking and is one of the top firms in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), underwriting of equity and equity-related transactions, corporate debt issuance, and high-yield debt financing. With professionals in 30 countries, we are consistently recognized for our performance in both traditional and innovative financing techniques, helping a wide range of clients around the world to make and execute decisions about their business strategy and financial structure.

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 $300,000 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).