Fund Services - Portfolio Analytics Off-Cycle Associate Program (Start ASAP)

About Morgan Stanley

Since its founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services.

Your role

Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) provides fund administration services to the world’s leading hedge funds. MSFS is an independent legal and business venture within Morgan Stanley.

The Portfolio Analytics group of MSFS focuses on providing solutions for risk and performance measurement, portfolio transparency reporting, factor analysis, and other bespoke analytics needs of Morgan Stanley’s global hedge fund clientele.

Portfolio Analytics Internship Program:
Summer Analysts are integrated into the Fund Services Analytics group and are expected to take on the responsibilities of full-time analysts. 

Roles and responsibilities:

• The candidate is expected to perform risk and return attribution for a portfolio of the Firm’s hedge fund clients.
• The candidate is expected to prepare custom client reports that involve risk and performance calculations.
• The candidate is expected to help in building automation to scale bespoke solutions for the clients.
• The candidate is expected to suggest enhancements to the existing processes and offerings.

Training & development 

Morgan Stanley's managers are dedicated to delivering impactful and demanding projects that can be seamlessly integrated into daily operations. Their primary focus is on nurturing and training Summer Analysts to guarantee a successful and enriching internship experience.

Benefits

They provide the following benefits

• Health Care & Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Maternity and paternity Leave
• Work From Home options 
• Student loan refinancing for you, your family, and your friends
• Cash management, securities-based loans, and home financing solutions with options for each stage of your life.

Career progression

Morgan Stanley is committed to providing opportunities to develop key competencies necessary for a successful career within Fund Services Portfolio Analytics.

Work-life balance

Regarding work-life balance, Morgan Stanley adheres to a typical Monday to Friday schedule from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. IST, but they provide flexibility for time-sensitive tasks, including Indian public holidays. Employees can enjoy flexible working hours, including the option to work from home. Morgan Stanley maintains a five-day workweek, with an average of 55 working hours.

Culture & vibe  

At Morgan Stanley, you'll find a vibrant and multifaceted atmosphere where individuals collaborate closely with colleagues from diverse functions and the Business Unit in onshore regions. Analysts at Morgan Stanley often highlight the satisfaction of working alongside intelligent and motivated peers and the constant professional challenges as some of the most rewarding aspects of their tenure.

About you

Education, skills, and qualities required:

• MBA and BE/BTech degree preferred 
• Candidates appearing for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certifications are preferred.
• The role requires working in shifts from 12.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skillset.
• Able to understand and evaluate complex information quickly.
• Good understanding of equities, fixed income, and derivatives products.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and drive them independently.
• Attention to detail and must constantly look for ways to improve operational efficiency.
• Hands-on experience with Excel-VBA and familiarity with R will be an added advantage.

How to apply

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Sources

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• Morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/perks-benefits-working-at-morgan-stanley
• youtube.com