Seattle-Based Quantitative Investment Analyst Trainee

Morgan Stanley; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Morgan Stanley's Parametric unit is hiring an Investment Analyst as part of a three-year Analyst Program. The role focuses on building foundational investment skills while supporting analytical and client-facing work across the firm.

Analysts begin with classroom training in year one and progress through three phases to become world-class investors, with a strong culture of collaboration and learning. Seattle-first-year location preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Problem solving with logic, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Willingness and excitement to learn and apply quantitative investment management techniques.
• Strong analytical writing ability and demonstrated research capabilities.
• High attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Initiative and demonstrated ability to work in an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to handle a heavy, deadline-oriented workload.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Excel, coding languages, and other analytical tools.
• Strong preference for individuals to be located out of the Seattle office for their first year, with the ability to relocate to other Parametric office locations thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Generate data sets and materials that support the ongoing management of Parametric investment strategies.
• Provide analysis and assist in creating responses for prospects, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Utilize proprietary optimization software to construct hypothetical equity index portfolios that fit the unique goals of prospective clients.
• Uphold department reputation through professionalism, accuracy, responsiveness and commitment to client service.
• Contribute and adopt ideas to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance the client experience.
• Develop a specialized knowledge of all relevant Parametric products.
• Undertake additional professional development such as pursuit of a graduate degree and/or CFA.
• Assume other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical writing

Quantitative investment methods

Research capabilities

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Excel and analytical tools

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Coding languages

Job description

Morgan Stanley's Parametric unit is hiring an Investment Analyst as part of a three-year Analyst Program. The role focuses on building foundational investment skills while supporting analytical and client-facing work across the firm.

Analysts begin with classroom training in year one and progress through three phases to become world-class investors, with a strong culture of collaboration and learning. Seattle-first-year location preferred.