Power Markets Quant Analyst – Desk Associate

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in New York is seeking a motivated Analyst to join the West Power Trading Desk. This role suits a recent graduate or up to two years of experience eager to build a career in quantitative power markets and trading.

You will support analytical, modeling, and trading activities, develop tools, analyze market data, and collaborate with traders to improve desk performance. Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive compensation package and global opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python or a similar programming language.
• Understanding of statistics and quantitative methods.
• Knowledge of options pricing and derivatives concepts.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the West Power Trading Desk through quantitative analysis and market research
• Develop and maintain analytical tools, models, and workflows to support trading decisions
• Analyze market data, identify trends, and assist in evaluating trading opportunities
• Apply statistical methods and quantitative techniques to market and pricing analysis
• Collaborate with traders and other stakeholders to enhance desk processes and performance
• Contribute to various projects related to market analytics, risk analysis, and trading strategy development

Skills

Python

Quantitative analysis

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Education

Quantitative degree

Job description

Morgan Stanley in New York is seeking a motivated Analyst to join the West Power Trading Desk. This role suits a recent graduate or up to two years of experience eager to build a career in quantitative power markets and trading.

You will support analytical, modeling, and trading activities, develop tools, analyze market data, and collaborate with traders to improve desk performance. Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive compensation package and global opportunities.