About the role#
This internship supports the Core Services Engineering team at Parametric, a division of Morgan Stanley Investment Management. You will help build and maintain the reference data systems that power investment, trading, and risk platforms. The role provides hands-on experience with financial data, cloud-native applications, and AI-driven tools for data validation.
What you'll do#
- Develop, test, and improve Core Services applications, APIs, and data services.
- Validate security reference data across equities, fixed income, funds, and derivatives.
- Investigate data quality and operational issues to identify root causes.
- Build automation, monitoring, and observability solutions to increase efficiency.
- Apply standards and best practices to improve platform stability.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams on cross-functional projects.
- Create technical documentation and process guides.
- Participate in Agile practices like sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising junior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Data Science.
- Foundational knowledge of Java, Python, SQL, or JavaScript.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
- Interest in financial markets, data platforms, and AI-powered solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Exposure to AWS, cloud technologies, 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 (typically 3 days in office).
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
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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