About the role#
This internship supports the Core Services Engineering team at Parametric, a division of Morgan Stanley Investment Management. You will work with software engineers, data analysts, and product partners to enhance core technologies. The role focuses on delivering high-quality reference data across investment, trading, risk, and operational platforms. You will gain experience with financial data, software delivery, cloud technologies, and AI-driven solutions to improve data validation and operational efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, testing, and enhancement of Core Services applications, APIs, and data services.
- Assist in analyzing and validating security reference data across equities, fixed income, funds, and derivatives.
- Investigate data quality and operational issues through analysis and root cause identification.
- Contribute to automation, monitoring, and observability solutions to improve efficiency.
- Improve platform stability by applying standards, patterns, and best practices.
- Partner with engineering, product, and business teams on cross-functional initiatives.
- Create technical documentation, process guides, and knowledge-sharing materials.
- Participate in Agile development practices, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and project reviews.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising junior actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Data Science.
- You have a strong interest in financial markets, financial technology, data platforms, and AI-powered solutions.
- You possess foundational knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, or JavaScript.
- You have an analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- You are a self-starter with intellectual curiosity and excellent communication skills.
- Exposure to cloud technologies like AWS, APIs, databases, or machine learning is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1, 2027 to August 10, 2027).
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: 31.25 per hour.
- Application Deadline: October 25, 2026.
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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