About the role#
The Operations Analyst Cohort is an early-career program designed for graduates interested in the intersection of investment management, operations, data, and technology. Analysts join a cohort for a three-week immersion in Parametric's investment strategies and operating model. Following onboarding, you will join teams supporting Market, Client, or Control functions to develop domain expertise and execute business-critical workflows.
What you'll do#
- Learn and execute business-critical investment operations workflows accurately and on time.
- Develop an end-to-end understanding of assigned processes, including data flows, controls, and system dependencies.
- Investigate exceptions, recurring operational issues, and client-impacting events to identify root causes.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and support business priorities.
- Perform quality control and verification activities to ensure adherence to policies and standards.
- Analyze operational and investment data to identify patterns, trends, bottlenecks, and emerging risks.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, or redesign workflows.
- Collaborate on process-improvement initiatives, workflow modernization efforts, and automation projects.
What you'll need#
- Associate or bachelor's degree completed by the program start date. Relevant majors include Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Systems-thinking and a continuous-improvement mindset.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders.
- Ownership, learning agility, and adaptability.
- Experience using spreadsheets to organize and analyze information.
- Strong interest in building a career at the intersection of investment management, operations, data, and technology.
Location & details#
- Locations: Seattle, Washington and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027 (Program starts July 2027).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (3 days in office per week).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Paid: Yes.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley provides investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. The firm operates in 42 countries and serves corporations, governments, institutions, families, and individuals. It maintains a global presence with over 100,000 employees. The company focuses on helping clients raise, manage, and allocate capital.
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