MSIM- Portfolio Solutions- Quant Generalist- Intern

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

About Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. About Morgan Stanley Investment Management Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, manages $1.6 trillion in assets globally as of March 31, 2025. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. Team Summary The Portfolio Solutions Group (PSG) manages ~$35bn in custom multi-asset portfolios on behalf of institutions and individual investors worldwide PSG specializes in the discretionary management of portfolios allocating across traditional and alternative asset classes, including the use of open architecture implementation via third-party strategies PSG is comprised of 48 team members, including 29 investment professionals globally, and is organized into five disciplines: Capital Markets, Investment Selection, Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management, Client Engagement, and Investment Support PSG is looking for thoughtful and solutions-oriented candidates to join the team. The individual will function as a generalist with a focus on quantitative analysis. The candidate will leverage the use of proprietary quantitative tools to assist the team in solving problems and creating customized multi-asset portfolio solutions for a range of investors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field with a preference for mathematics, statistics, computer science or financial engineering.
• Proficiency in coding (Python preferred)
• Resourceful, self-motivated individual with intellectual curiosity able to demonstrate creative approach to problem solving, and strong work ethic are necessary requirement for success in the position
• Strong attention to detail, follow up and overseeing projects through completion
• Must be able to produce high-quality work independently and excel in a team environment
• Must be able to work under time sensitive constraints
• Must be adept at problem solving and solutions oriented

Responsibilities

• Design investment solutions to be deployed in both retail and institutional markets
• Conduct quantitative analysis to assess investment opportunity sets and key risks for various investment strategies for possible inclusion into portfolio
• Perform multi-asset portfolio analysis for prospects and provide investment recommendations that enhance portfolio characteristics
• Analyze current and prospect portfolios
• Help to formulate client pitches and provide support for onboarding new client portfolios
• Project manage various projects simultaneously

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees