Investment Management Summer Analyst

Job Description

About Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has over 3,200 investment professionals worldwide and manages or supervises $1.4 trillion in assets as of September 30, 2023. Their mission is to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, including governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals globally.

Job Description: Investment Management Summer Analyst Program – Fixed Income Broad Markets (Boston)

This 10-week summer program is designed to provide you with the fundamental skills needed to succeed in investment management. You’ll spend one week in training and nine weeks working within a specific Investment Management team. You’ll be immersed in Morgan Stanley’s culture while performing a role similar to a full-time Analyst. This specific program is within the Broad Markets Group, where you’ll contribute to the department’s research, portfolio construction, and trading capabilities.

# Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize cutting-edge software to build reports and data visualizations for the portfolio management and trading team.
• Support the team’s investment process by collecting, cleaning, processing, and analyzing datasets.
• Collaborate with the internal trading desk on workflow automation, data processing, and general support for the ESG portfolio management team.
• Contribute to portfolio decisions by analyzing portfolio risk exposures, assessing drivers of portfolio performance, and researching market conditions.
• Maintain data quality across broad markets portfolios to ensure analytics accuracy.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

# Job Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Progress toward an undergraduate degree in Economics or Finance preferred.
• Completed coursework in computer information systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in investments and investment research.
• Strong analytical background with applicable experience using datasets.

# Preferred Knowledge:

• Knowledge of fixed income markets.
• Proficiency in Python, R, C#, or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience with SQL Server, MySQL, or other database systems.

# Application Process and Deadline:

To apply, submit your resume through the Morgan Stanley website and complete the HireVue digital questionnaire. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled or the application deadline.

• Application Deadline: Friday, July 12, 2024, at 11:55 PM EST
• HireVue Deadline: Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 11:55 PM EST

# Compensation:

The expected base pay rate for the role is $52.89 per hour at the start of employment. However, the total compensation package may include discretionary bonuses and other Morgan Stanley-sponsored benefit programs.