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

Your role

As a Fund Services intern at Morgan Stanley, you'll spend 6 months in the Off-Cycle Internship Program, working with the Portfolio Analytics group on risk measurement, performance reporting, and bespoke analytics for hedge fund clients. You'll take on responsibilities like full-time analysts and work on impactful projects aligned with your skills and interests, gaining valuable experience for a career in Fund Services.

Responsibilities

• The candidate is expected to perform risk and return attribution for the 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.

About you

Qualifications

• 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.
• MBA and BE/BTech degree preferred
• Candidates appearing for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certifications preferred
• The role requires working in shifts from 12.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, master’s degree

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.

Training and development

As an intern at Morgan Stanley, you'll receive comprehensive training and development, including onboarding, skill-building in finance and technical areas, mentorship, networking opportunities, real-world project experience, and professional development workshops, all aimed at providing valuable industry skills and experience.

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Career progression

At Morgan Stanley, a career means becoming part of an ideas-driven culture that values innovative perspectives to tackle complex challenges. As a student or recent graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions and advance your career through collaborative efforts with industry leaders and innovators. You’ll receive guidance and support in a dynamic environment that fosters growth, helping you forge a successful path and achieve your professional goals, with the potential for full-time employment opportunities.

Source

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• morganstanley.com/people
• morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/perks-benefits-working-at-morgan-Stanley
• morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/students-graduates
• youtube.com