ResearchMorgan Stanley Investment Research is uniquely committed to being an essential part of our clients' investment process. We strive to be the sell-side research provider that best understands the buy side. Through relevant and timely conversations with leading investors, we focus resources on risk-reward essentials: identifying the investor debates, assessing the potential outcomes, and uncovering the evidence our clients need to validate their investment decisions. Our equity analysts cover some 3,000 stocks; our economists, strategists and fixed income analysts cover all major regions and other asset classes around the globe.
Equity ResearchThe Equity Research department is responsible for researching macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions, along with company fundamentals. It also collects and analyses financial information to make investment recommendations on stocks in specific sectors. Research analysts build financial models to explore alternative scenarios, examine industries and communicate with companies and investors. Equity Research team members discuss their analysis and investment recommendations in research notes. A career in investment research at Morgan Stanley demands a commitment to excellence and a passion for the markets as well as the highest level of integrity.
We are seeking an
Analyst-level or
Associate-level individualto join our Clean Energy & Utilities Research Team in New York City
- Create and maintain financial and industry models, leveraging skills in accounting, finance, and economics
- Translate company, industry, sector, market, and alternative data into insightful research reports with clear investment debates, differentiated conclusions, and actionable stock calls
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce larger industry and thematic reports, including research spanning Autos, Thematic, Tech/Data Centers, Industrials, E&P, Midstream, and Policy
- Develop and maintain relationships with management of companies under coverage, investor relations personnel, industry specialists, and other key opinion leaders
- Engage with institutional investors by responding to in-depth questions, addressing bespoke requests, and helping communicate the team's highest-conviction views
- Support internal sales and trading teams with timely analysis of sector breaking news
- Adopt and apply AI-enabled research tools judiciously to accelerate information gathering, model maintenance, data analysis, and workflow execution while maintaining analytical rigor, source verification, and quality control
- Conduct industry diligence and primary research through surveys, expert conference calls, and channel checks to evaluate industry trends
The candidate will have 2 to 5 years of professional experience in Finance or Accounting
- 2-5 years of professional experience in equity research or investment banking, including significant experience with the clean energy or the utilities sectors
- Proven experience using Excel to build and maintain financial models; advanced Excel proficiency is required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analysis clearly, defend conclusions, and contribute positively in client-facing discussions
- Demonstrated interest in public markets and a genuine curiosity about what drives stock performance, investor debates, and valuation
- Comfort adopting AI-enabled tools and new technologies to improve research efficiency, with the judgment to verify outputs, protect data integrity, and apply tools appropriately
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to adapt quickly and work well under pressure
- High EQ, strong personal drive, intellectual curiosity, organizational discipline, and a team-oriented mindset
- CFA designation or progress toward CFA preferred
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $125,000 per year for Analyst, and between $150,000 and $200,000 per year for Associate, at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
