MSIM- Portfolio Solutions- Quant Research- Associate-/ Senior Associate

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

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. We 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.

About Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, manages $1.6 trillion in assets globally as of March 31, 2025.  Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

Team Summary

• The Portfolio Solutions Group (PSG) manages ~$35bn in custom multi-asset portfolios on behalf of institutions and individual investors worldwide
• PSG specializes in the discretionary management of portfolios allocating across traditional and alternative asset classes, including the use of open architecture implementation via third-party strategies
• PSG is comprised of 48 team members, including 29 investment professionals globally, and is organized into five disciplines: Capital Markets, Investment Selection, Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management, Client Engagement, and Investment Support

We are seeking an Associate / Senior Associate to join our Quantitative Research team within the Portfolio Solutions Group. This role offers a high-impact, early-career opportunity to engage in asset allocation research, portfolio construction, and the development of customized investment solutions. You will be part of a specialized team dedicated to designing and managing globally diversified portfolios across both public and private markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop tailored investment strategies for institutional clients with complex objectives and constraints, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, financial institutions, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
• Conduct in-depth quantitative research on asset allocation, portfolio construction and investment selection. Provide investment recommendations to enhance portfolio characteristics for both existing and prospective clients.
• Support the creation and maintenance of proprietary analytical tools, including capital market assumptions and factor models.
• Assist in formulating client pitches and support the onboarding process for new client portfolios.
• Efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• 1–3+ years of experience in a quantitative investment, strategy, or risk role, preferably within a buy-side firm.
• Proficient in programming, with a preference for Python; experience with MATLAB is a plus.
• Strong understanding of portfolio theory, asset allocation concepts, and macroeconomic indicators is a plus
• Resourceful and self-motivated with a strong intellectual curiosity.
• Attention to details, with the ability to follow through and oversee projects to completion.
• Capable of producing high-quality work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Able to work effectively under time-sensitive constraints.
• Adept at identifying problems and developing solutions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We 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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be $110,000 - $150,000 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'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).