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Investment Management - Private Markets Climate Impact (1GT) – Vice President London Team Description Morgan Stanley’s Private Markets Climate Impact team (the Team), an investment team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, seeks to deliver innovative private market solutions that generate compelling financial performance and catalyze meaningful climate change mitigation. As part of a broader team of 60 dedicated private markets-focused professionals, the climate impact business draws on decades of investment experience across private markets and a strong footprint in impact investing, deploying over $1bn in social and environmental strategies since 2014 – with a particular focus on climate impact investments. The Team recently launched the $750m 1GT Fund to invest in growth stage decarbonization companies across power, mobility, sustainable food & agriculture, and circular economy themes in Europe and North America. By targeting a variety of sectors, the Team can deploy capital in certain sectors of the market that are relatively under-capitalized. The Team maintains deep relationships in climate investing and therefore is a sought-after partner by syndicate participants and management teams seeking to enhance the positive environmental impact of growth companies. When appropriate, the Team provides portfolio companies with sustainability-focused resources from Morgan Stanley’s ecosystem, creating a bespoke strategy to maximize the companies’ positive environmental impact. Position Description The Team is seeking experienced candidates with private equity investing experience for a Vice President position to focus on climate impact growth investing. Investment professionals at the Vice President level work closely with Partners on 4 to 5-person deal teams and are responsible for opportunity sourcing, investment analysis and execution, and portfolio management. The position is available in London. Primary Responsibilities Manage all aspects of an investment including origination, execution, structuring, negotiation, and ongoing management Oversee thematic research within key climate themes Review financial models, lead the preparation of investment memos, and present opportunities to the investment committee Lead due diligence efforts on prospective investments (e.g., commercial, climate impact, ESG, financial, tax, legal, etc.) Lead negotiations of legal transaction documentation (e.g., SPA, SHA, MIP, etc.) with support from internal and external legal advisors Support portfolio companies throughout the hold period (including the execution and monitoring of sustainable value add initiatives) Lead and mentor team of junior professionals in and outside the investment process Contribute to LP investor-related activities (e.g., pitches, updates, client service requests, etc.) Qualifications An undergraduate degree from a leading university. MBA from a leading business school preferred Significant relevant work experience (e.g., investment banking, management consulting, private equity), including experience in private equity. Background should include support for origination, execution, value creation, and exit preparation Prior experience in growth equity and software investing is strongly preferred Demonstratable intellectual curiosity in developing knowledge of growth and/or climate impact investing Self-motivated and proactive team player with exceptional project management and execution skills Strong verbal and written communication skills 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. 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