ESG Analyst – Fixed Income

Division: Investment Management

Job Title: ESG Analyst – Fixed Income

Location: Mumbai

Job Level: Analyst/Associate

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 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.

Background on the Team

The Fixed Income ESG Strategy & Research Team works across MSIM’s Fixed Income group to integrate sustainability across all asset classes. The team is made up of research analysts who provide bottoms-up analysis at the issuer and security level and strategy specialists who provide support on product, regulations, data, reporting and client inquiry.  The members of the team are located across New York, Boston, Washington DC, and London.  

Purpose

We are seeking a Fixed Income ESG Analyst to support the firm’s ESG research and investment platform, with a primary focus on managing and coordinating ESG‑related content for client due diligence, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other investor communications. This role is designed for a detail‑oriented and highly organized professional who is interested in the intersection of ESG, fixed income investing, and client reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong interest in environmental, social, and governance topics as they relate to fixed income markets, along with the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information across investment, research, and operational teams. They will be comfortable managing workflows, maintaining documentation and response libraries, and supporting the ESG research team with operational and process‑driven tasks that enhance efficiency and consistency. The candidate will thrive in a collaborative, market-oriented buy‑side environment, demonstrate strong written communication skills, and take pride in producing accurate, high‑quality deliverables that support both investment and client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and timely submission of ESG‑related responses for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs), consultant databases, and other investor information requests for fixed income strategies.
• Maintain and enhance ESG response libraries, templates, and supporting materials to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with firm‑wide ESG practices and fixed income investment processes.
• Collect, organize, and validate ESG data, issuer‑level information, and qualitative disclosures by partnering with fixed income investment teams, ESG research, compliance, legal, and operations.
• Monitor and summarize developments in ESG regulation, disclosure standards, and industry frameworks as they relate to fixed income markets and investor expectations.
• Provide operational and workflow support to the ESG research team, including tracking research deliverables, managing timelines, coordinating inputs, and supporting prioritization across ongoing projects.
• Assist with the organization, maintenance, and quality control of ESG research materials, issuer assessments, data sources, and internal documentation to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Support internal ESG reporting, record‑keeping, and process documentation to facilitate audits, internal reviews, and ongoing investor due diligence.
• Respond to ad hoc ESG‑related client inquiries and support cross‑functional initiatives related to ESG integration within fixed income strategies.
• Explore opportunities to automate selected functions using AI, including developing and managing agents to carry out these tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related fields in the Sustainability space; Master’s degree a plus.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in the financial industry, preferably with experience in responsible investment and ESG analysis.
• Knowledge of fixed income asset classes and investment strategies.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in English.
• Self-motivated, work individually or as part of a team with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude, able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Advanced MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) skills; experience with financial tools and databases (e.g., Bloomberg, MSCI) and coding skills a plus.

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.

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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.

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