Analyst, Client Reporting - Parametric

Morgan Stanley; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Parametric, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, seeks an Analyst, Client Reporting to deliver timely client reports and analyses for institutional and wealth management clients. You’ll collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accuracy and quality of output.

Responsibilities include designing reports in Factset, Excel, and Word, reviewing deliverables, and supporting new product reporting. Strong math/analytic writing skills and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree, preferably in related discipline such as economics or finance.
• 2-4 years of industry experience.
• Strong math/quantitative skills and analytical writing ability.
• Proficient in Excel including using V-Lookup and PivotTables.
• Ability to excel independently and in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to maintain productivity and strong work ethic under minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of statistics and familiarity with the principles of portfolio management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to handle a heavy, deadline-oriented workload.
• Ability to manage and coordinate simultaneous multiple-level projects and tasks with internal departments.
• High attention to detail and strong sense of urgency.
• High initiative.
• Familiarity with Factset, Bloomberg and other analysis tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in macro and code writing is a plus.
• Completion of CFA I or higher a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly, monthly and ad hoc analysis and client reporting for institutional and/or wealth management clients.
• Perform detailed review of client deliverables.
• Design, prepare and review custom institutional client reports utilizing Factset, Excel, and Word.
• Assist with designing tactical reporting solutions for new products.
• Manage the timely and accurate delivery of all requests.
• Investigate portfolio specific inquiries.
• Develop knowledge of Parametric products and strategies.
• Uphold department reputation through professionalism, accuracy, responsiveness and commitment to client service.
• Develop working knowledge of Morgan Stanley's structure and policies.
• Assume other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Math/quantitative

Analytical writing

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication & organization

CFA awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or finance

CFA level I or higher (plus)

Tools

Excel

V-Lookup

PivotTables

Factset

Bloomberg

Word

Job description

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

About Parametric

Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what is important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.

This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.

About The Role

The Analyst, Client Reporting is primarily responsible for client reporting, qualitative and quantitative analysis for the Institutional and Wealth Management sales organizations. The position will require teamwork and collaboration with multiple departments. Although interactions with the end client are limited, the role is focused on providing exceptional client service through timely and accurate analysis and reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly, monthly and ad hoc analysis and client reporting for institutional and/or wealth management clients.
• Perform detailed review of client deliverables.
• Design, prepare and review custom institutional client reports utilizing Factset, Excel, and Word.
• Assist with designing tactical reporting solutions for new products.
• Manage the timely and accurate delivery of all requests.
• Investigate portfolio specific inquiries.
• Develop a specialized knowledge of all relevant Parametric products and strategies.
• Uphold department reputation through professionalism, accuracy, responsiveness and commitment to client service.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the firm's structure, key personnel and organizational policies and procedures, in addition to a functional knowledge of a professional services environment.
• Assume other responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• 4-year degree, preferably in related discipline such as economics or finance.
• 2-4 years of industry experience.
• Strong math/quantitative skills and analytical writing ability.
• Proficient in Excel including using V-Lookup and PivotTables.
• Ability to excel independently and in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to maintain productivity and strong work ethic under minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of statistics and familiarity with the principles of portfolio management.
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to handle a heavy, deadline-oriented workload.
• Ability to successfully manage and coordinate simultaneous multiple-level projects and tasks with internal departments.
• High attention to detail and strong sense of urgency.
• Must possess a high level of initiative.
• Familiarity with Factset, Bloomberg and other analysis tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in macro and code writing is a plus.
• Completion of Level I or higher of the CFA program a plus.

Parametric believes each member of our organization makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications. It is our expectation that every member of our team will offer his/her/their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our client

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.

Salary range for the position: $60,000-$90,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $60,000and $90,000per 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 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.