Equity Research - Vice President, Mining Research (Sydney)

Morgan-Stanley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley seeks a VP in Australia to lead mining research, covering gold and base metals while supporting the broader research team. You will build financial models, analyze datasets, and communicate findings to clients.

The role requires mining or finance experience, a university degree, and advanced Excel skills, with teamwork and strong communication essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mining or finance roles with modeling experience.
• University degree; mining education highly regarded.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work in small teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain financial models for ASX-listed miners.
• Cover and co-cover stocks in gold and base metals space; support broader research materials.
• Research and analyze data; write reports on mining companies.
• Respond to and initiate contact with clients to market research.
• Assist with broader team needs during sprint periods (reporting/marketing).
• Collaborate with domestic, regional and global colleagues on research projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Teamwork

Communication skills

Mining industry knowledge

Education

University degree or postgraduate qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the CompanyMorgan Stanley has earned an enviable reputation for the originality of its research and the value it creates for investors and decision makers. Consistently ranked among the top in its field, our Equity Research team looks at economic, market, industry, and company data to enhance the performance of clients' global portfolios and to help companies set their strategic direction.About the RoleAn opportunity exists for a VP level candidate to join our highly rated Australia Mining Research team, reporting to the Head of Australia Materials Research. The role will involve covering and co-covering stocks in the gold and base metals space along with support for the broader teams’ research materials relating to other commodities and the sector as a whole.Responsibilities- Creating and maintaining financials models on ASX listed miners by leveraging skills in Mining, Accounting, Finance, and economics.- Covering and co-covering stocks in the gold and base metals space along with support for the broader teams’ research materials relating to other commodities and the sector as a whole.- Researching and carrying out data analysis and writing reports on companies in the mining space.- Responding to and initiating contact with internal and external clients to market published research and requests.- Assist with broader team requirements and materials during sprint periods like reporting and marketing.- Collaborating with domestic, regional and global colleagues on research projects.Qualifications/ Skills RequiredProven experience gained either in a similar role or as a combination of operational (mining) and financial (in a similar role) experience.A university degree or post-graduate qualification to match the role description, with mining related education highly regarded.Advanced Excel skills are required for this job.Ability to work in small teams, with a strong focus on coordination, collaboration and teamworkAbility to construct financial models and work with large data sets in order to identify financial relationships and draw investment conclusions.Highly motivated, proactive and hard-working, with a willingness to work independently, meet deadlines and take responsibility for outcomes.Strong written and verbal 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. 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.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.For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .