Fund Portfolio Management - MSREI Prime Property Fund - Associate

Morgan Stanley

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Employee Benefits, Estate Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Fund Accounting, Fund Management, Investment Analysis, Investment Funds, Investment Management, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Legal, Liquidity, Loans, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outsourcing, Portfolio Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Public Accounting, Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Tax Returns, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Web Browsers, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals around the world and $1.9 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 31, 2025. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing ("MSREI") is the global private real estate investment management business of Morgan Stanley. One of the most active property investors in the world for over three decades, MSREI employs a patient, disciplined approach through global value-add / opportunistic and regional core real estate investment strategies. With 17 offices throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, regional teams of dedicated real estate professionals combine a unique global perspective with local presence and significant transaction execution expertise. MSREI currently manages $58 billion of gross real estate assets worldwide on behalf of its clients.

Position Summary:

Reporting to an Executive Director, the Associate will be responsible for supporting the accounting, reporting, and operational oversight of Prime Property Fund. The role requires close coordination with internal stakeholders and third‑party service providers to ensure timely, accurate, and high‑quality financial reporting and operational execution.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and review quarterly and annual reporting deliverables prepared by the outsourced fund administrator, including both fund‑level and investment‑level financial information.
  • Review and analyze financial statements of property‑owning entities and mid‑tier holding entities, including monthly financial packages, audited financial statements, and tax returns.
  • Support quarterly review of fund financial performance, including budget‑to‑actual variance analyses and fund‑ and investment‑level return metrics.
  • Liaise with the fund administrator on accounting, operational, and reporting matters, including oversight of the quarterly close process.
  • Review quarterly forecasts and coordinate internal and external reporting deliverables.
  • Assist with the oversight and coordination of valuation processes and valuation committee materials.
  • Prepare and review responses to external requests from clients, consultants, and counterparties, including due diligence questionnaires and RFPs.
  • Perform ad hoc financial and portfolio analyses to support portfolio management and senior leadership.
  • Support ad hoc internal and external reporting and technology initiatives, as required.
  • Manage and maintain fund‑level and investment‑level liquidity models, including cash monitoring, forecasting, line of credit management, and related debt compliance.
  • Review regulatory reporting requirements, including AIFM, AIFMD, and other applicable filings, as relevant.
  • Coordinate and review capital calls, redemptions, and distributions to fund investors.
  • Assist with legal entity management, including regulatory filings and ongoing compliance obligations.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or CFA candidate preferred.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public accounting or private industry accounting; Big Four experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with commercial real estate accounting and fair value / market value accounting preferred.
  • Strong accounting, analytical, and data management skills, with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly expertise in Microsoft Excel; experience with Argus Enterprise is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams, senior management, external administrators, asset managers, lenders, and other third‑party service providers.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment under tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated commitment to producing high‑quality work product with a high level of accuracy.
  • Proactive, self‑motivated, and goal‑oriented mindset with a positive, team‑focused attitude.

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.

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 $110,000 and $130,000 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.

About the Company

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Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm offering a complete range of financial services to a large and diversified group of clients and customers, including governments, corporations, institutions and individuals throughout the world. The talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity and excellence. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and to grow.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Banking
FOUNDED
1935
WEBSITE
http://www.morganstanley.com