Portfolio Implementation Associate

About the role

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”), together with its investment advisory affiliates, operates in 25 countries with $1.9 Tn in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2026. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. Eaton Vance Equity is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management and comprises six long-tenured investment teams employing bottom-up, research-driven investment approaches focused on delivering strong risk-adjusted returns for clients globally. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, intellectual curiosity, and operational excellence. We are seeking an Associate to join the Portfolio Implementation Team supporting Eaton Vance Equity portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Generate and implement trade orders across Eaton Vance Equity portfolios in partnership with Portfolio Managers and Trading teams.
• Support portfolio construction activities, including rebalancing, cash management, tax considerations, restrictions monitoring, and corporate actions.
• Monitor portfolio exposures, cash balances, and adherence to compliance guidelines across accounts.
• Partner with Trading, Investment Operations, Compliance, Legal, Fund Administration, Custodians, and Technology teams to resolve implementation and operational issues.
• Aid in onboarding new accounts, monitoring client-specific restrictions, and supporting account governance processes.
• Create and maintain portfolio analytics, reporting, and monitoring tools using platforms such as FactSet, Bloomberg, Excel, and portfolio management systems.
• Support the preparation of portfolio reviews, fund materials, and trustee reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational workflows, controls, and implementation processes through automation and analytical tools.
• Analyze trade activity, portfolio dispersion, and implementation risks to support efficient portfolio management execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Approximately 2+ years of experience in investment management, portfolio implementation, trade operations, or related functions.
• Experience working with order management and portfolio management systems; experience with Aladdin or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding of equity markets, portfolio implementation, trade lifecycle, and cash management processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive, self-starting mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with SQL, Python, VBA, or other analytical tools is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with high integrity, accountability, and intellectual curiosity.

Preferred Characteristics

• Experience supporting institutional equity portfolios.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and operational scalability.
• Progress toward CFA designation or other advanced credentials is a plus.