About the role#
The Quantitative Investment Strategies Summer Associate Program is a 10-week internship within the Institutional Equity Division. You will join a trading room environment to work on projects related to Quantitative Investment Strategies. The program includes one week of classroom training followed by nine weeks of desk-based work.
What you'll do#
- Develop Quantitative Investment Strategies within the trading room.
- Backtest various strategies including Vol, Skew, Correlation, Trend, and Carry.
- Produce detailed risk analyses for clients.
- Assist in marketing strategies by providing performance updates based on market situations.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Masters degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
- You have technical proficiency in your field and are comfortable applying statistical analysis to derive value from data.
- You enjoy solving complex problems that require deep analytical reasoning.
- You are familiar with coding languages such as Python, Q, R, SQL, or VBA.
- You possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- You are a collaborative, versatile multi-tasker who learns quickly.
- You have a keen interest in finance and markets.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship program.
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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