Portfolio Analytics, Associate, Fund Services (Glasgow)

Morgan-Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) is seeking an Associate in Glasgow to perform performance and exposure/risk attribution analytics for hedge fund portfolios using multi-factor models. You’ll test and build systematic quantitative solutions and develop new analytics tools with colleagues globally.

You will work on bespoke analyses, automation, and client reporting while leveraging R, Python, and LaTeX. A Master’s in a quantitative field and 2–4 years’ experience are preferred; CFA/CQF/FRM are

Qualifications

• Master's in quantitative discipline such as Financial Engineering/Math/Statistics/Computing.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience desired.
• CFA/CQF/FRM certification optional but advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver periodic and bespoke quantitative analyses of portfolio exposure, risk and performance.
• Collaborate with global teams to answer client questions on factor analysis.
• Prepare custom client reports involving risk and performance calculations.
• Help build automation for bespoke solutions using R/VBA and other IT tools.
• Contribute to ideation for new pre-trade quant products and content generation.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

R programming

Python programming

Multi-factor models

Communication

Education

Master's in quantitative discipline

Tools

LaTeX

Markdown

Shiny

Job description

Portfolio Analytics, Associate, Fund Services (Glasgow)We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Associate to assist with performance and exposure/risk attribution analytics of hedge fund portfolios using multi-factor models. The incumbent will further contribute towards testing and building systematic quantitative solutions for the firm’s hedge fund portfolios.Established in 2004, Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) is a global business within the Institutional Equities Division (IED) that provides fund administration services for over $700billion in assets across 350+ hedge funds, private equity and large family offices clients. Our best-in-class offering includes accounting and investors services, portfolio analytics, middle-office functions, regulatory and financial reporting, and tax services. Delivering these services to our clients and their investors is a diverse team of 1,400 highly skilled employees across the globe based in New York, London, Glasgow, Dublin, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hong Kong. Joining MSFS, you will discover a dynamic environment where every day offers new opportunities for personal growth and innovation. Here at MSFS your career isn’t just a job, it’s an incredible journey fueled by collaboration, challenge, and the chance to make a meaningful impact to our business, our clients, their investors and the wider Morgan Stanley franchise.The MSFS Portfolio Analytics team is an energetic, globally connected group driving innovation in portfolio analytics for our clients. As part of the team, you will collaborate with colleagues and our clients to deliver impactful risk and performance reports, ensuring clients have the insights they need to succeed.This differentiating MSFS service provides customized analytics to meet the complex needs of our clients. The team provides opportunities to lead new ways of thinking and actively contributes to developing new analytical tools through developing new ad-hoc scripts and working with our technology colleagues to build new tools. We value problem-solving, continuous learning, and creative thinking.Our exceptional talent is passionate about data, eager to innovate, and ready to help shape the future of our analytics. If you want to make meaningful contributions for our clients, the Portfolio Analytics team offers the perfect opportunity to make your mark.Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.What you’ll do in the role:• Focus on periodic as well as bespoke delivery of quantitative analyses related to portfolio exposure, risk, and performance• Collaborate with the global client coverage team members to assist answering client questions on factor analysis of their portfolios• Prepare custom client reports that involve risk and performance calculation• Help in building automation to scale bespoke solutions for the clients using R/VBA or with IT solutions• Participate in the ideation for the new products critical to the success of pre-trade quant offering and contribute towards building systematic process for generation of contentWhat you’ll bring to the role:• Master’s in quantitative discipline such as Financial Engineering/Mathematics/Statistics/Computing with 2-4 years of relevant experience. Certification such as CFA, CQF or FRM will be an added advantage although not mandatory.• Familiarity with Equities and Equity derivatives products and familiarity with multi-factor risk models• Hands-on-experience of R or Python programming, familiarity with LaTeX, Markdown and Shiny• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability with a quantitative aptitude• A team player with strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to details#GLDA #GLTECHWHAT 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.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 opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.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.Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.Flexible work statementInterested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.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 .