MS Capital Partners- Portfolio Value Creation- Associate

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, is a leading middle market private equity platform that has invested capital in a broad spectrum of industriesfor over three decades. Morgan Stanley Capital Partners focuses on privately negotiated equity and equity-related investments primarily in North America and seeks to create value in portfolio companies primarily in a series of subsectors in the business services, consumer, healthcare, education, and industrials markets with an emphasis on driving significant organic and acquisition growth through an operationally focused, hands-on approach to value creation.MSCP recently completed fundraising for North Haven Capital Partners Fund VIII, which closed above the hard cap at $3.2 Billion. Fund VIII represents an increase in fund size of more than 50% from Fund VII (raised in 2020) and puts MSCP in a strong position to continue investing anddeploying the Firm’s operationally-focused value creation strategy over the coming years.MSCP is seeking to recruit an Associate to expand the scope of the Portfolio Value Creation Team.This role will work collaboratively with MSCP’s portfolio companies and Investment Team. In this role, the Associate will partner with multiple portfolio companies through the course of MSCP’sinvestment to drive value creation through hands-on operational change. Core responsibilities will include developing value creation plans, working closely with portfolio company management teams to identify opportunities, and leading analytical problem-solving to support revenue growth, margin expansion, post-merger integration, and overall platform-building. The Associate will be a key team member supporting portfolio company management teams and the broader MSCP team to drive value creation and will have significant exposure throughout the portfolio. The role may include travel 30-50% of the time across the United States.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Associate will work closely with MSCP’s portfolio company management teams and broader Value Creation and Investment teams to drive operational change and equity value creation. The Associate will have the unique ability to work across industries and portfolio companies, to build relationships with portfolio company management teams, develop value creation expertise, and ultimately contribute to MSCP’s investment performance. The Associate role is based in New York, with possible progression into senior roles in the portfolio companies or at MSCP.Driving Value Creation in the Portfolio (80% of total)Work with portfolio company management teams and MSCP team to drive operational value creation across the portfolioSpecific projects will vary in focus area and duration based on the areas of greatest opportunity within the portfolio – example projects include:Driving day-to-day project management of key strategic projects and priorities with the management team, board, and MSCPBuilding the business case and leading the analysis / implementation of key revenue growth initiatives (e.g., strategic pricing, sales team effectiveness, new product / market entry)Building and executing a plan for post-merger integration of add-on acquisitions to drive growth and synergiesAnalyzing company cost structures and identifying opportunities for efficiency as the company scalesSupporting portfolio company CEOs to identify and quantify broader and longer-term strategic prioritiesAssisting with Due Diligence and Value Creation Planning (10% of total)Support the investment team in conducting due diligence of new investments (e.g., team evaluation, market / commercial due diligence, analysis of company performance)Support the MSCP Value Creation Partner / Principal in developing the 5-year Value Creation Plan and executing on near-term post-close prioritiesOther Portfolio Support and Monitoring (10% of total)Monitor ongoing company performance and adjust value creation prioritiesSupport portfolio company Exit processes and development of sell-side materialsProfessional Qualifications3-5 years of relevant work experience, ideally a combination of top-tier management consulting and operational transformation / leadership rolesRelevant undergraduate degree and strong academic performanceStrong track record of success in current and prior rolesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, structured and logical thinkerAbility to prioritize and work across multiple workstreams, ability to manage multiple stakeholders with a focus on delivering valueGeneral experience with strategy and operational value creation, (focus in areas including sales, marketing effectiveness, pricing, post-merger integration, synergy execution, etc.)Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with a variety of stakeholdersBroad company / sector experience preferred, ideally including experience in the services- based sectors where MSCP investsExperience with private equity value creation / the ability to think like an investorPersonal QualificationsStrong intellectual curiosity and the desire to solve problemsStructured thinker – ability to effectively diagnose issues, break them down into their component parts, and then use data / information to solve problemsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to build relationships across portfolio company management teams of different styles and tenuresCollaborative and collegial – wants to be part of a close-knit teamHighly motivated and energetic – wants to work together to find the best outcomeEntrepreneurial and hands-on – excited to roll up their sleeves and be resourceful to find the right solutionsHigh degree of professional integrity and business judgment – always ensure they are doing what is right for MSCP’s investors and portfolio companiesHumble, low-ego, high-EQ with the ability to connect and build strong relationshipsWhat You Can Expect From Morgan StanleyWe 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 $140,000 and $175,000 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 programsMorgan 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).