Portfolio Analytics, Associate/DirectorMorgan Stanley is looking for a Fund Services Portfolio Analytics Associate or Director to provide performance, risk and reporting solutions to key Hedge Fund clientele, as part of the Portfolio Analytics group.
The MSFS Portfolio Analytics team is an energetic, globally connected group driving innovation in portfolio analytics for our clients. As part of the team, you will collaborate with colleagues and our clients to deliver impactful risk and performance analysis, ensuring clients have the insights they need to succeed.
This differentiating MSFS service provides customized analytics to meet the complex needs of our clients. The team provides opportunities to lead new ways of thinking and actively contributes to developing new analytical tools through developing new ad-hoc scripts and working with our technology colleagues to build new tools. We value problem-solving, continuous learning, and creative thinking.
Our exceptional talent is passionate about data, eager to innovate, and ready to help shape the future of our analytics. If you want to make meaningful contributions for our clients, the Portfolio Analytics team offers the perfect opportunity to make your mark.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in understanding the drivers of portfolio performance and risk via quantitative analysis, and communicate results to clients
- Provide solutions to Hedge Funds related to investment reports, portfolio risk and hedging, currency risk and execution
- Implement innovative statistical techniques to identify patterns in equity market and client portfolios
- Support hedge fund clients in their use of our proprietary web-based performance and risk applications
- Consult with clients on internal/external portfolio reporting
- Work with the team to design and create investor transparency reports for select clients
- Participate in sales pitches with members of the MSFS sales team
Qualifications:
- 2-8 years of related work experience in portfolio analytics functions
- Bachelor's/Master's degree within a quantitative/economics/finance field
- Interest in finance, capital markets, portfolio analysis, statistics & technology is preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Looking for someone who is a quick learner, is adaptive, is a team player, can multitask, has a strong work ethic, has excellent oral and written communication skills, and is comfortable with client interaction
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required
- Ability to manipulate and do computations on financial data sets using a programming language such as R or Python
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $200,000 per year 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.
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