Equity Research Associate - Asset Managers, Brokers and Exchanges

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.

The Brokers, Asset Managers & Exchanges team within Equity Research is looking for a strong Analyst-level or Associate-level team member to join. The role involves building and maintaining models, as well as writing company-specific and broader industry research notes based on proprietary analysis and research. The team is looking for hard-working, analytical candidates, with a passion for Equity Research. The role resides in our New York office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creation and maintenance of earnings, valuation and industry models leveraging skills in accounting, finance and economics
• Assist in writing research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, earnings results, and industry news.
• Interest in and ability to leverage all available resources to create differentiated content for writing research reports (company-specific or industry)
• Interact with institutional investors, responding to requests for models, reports and data analysis.
• Keep abreast of industry-related news flow. Analyze implications of news/industry developments to companies under coverage.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investor relations personnel and management of companies under coverage
• Conduct industry diligence and primary research through surveys, expert conference calls, and various channel checks to evaluate industry trends.
• Assist internal sales and trading teams in the timely analysis of breaking news in the sector

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• The candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience in a Financial Services Capacity- Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Research, Consulting, Finance, Accounting preferred.

• Outstanding financial modeling and analytical skills, writing, client communications, and presentation delivery

• Experience utilizing Excel for: Building/Maintaining Financial models - advanced level of excel proficiency is expected and required.

• Candidates are expected to be adaptable and have the ability to work well under pressure.

• Ability to multitask and reprioritize a must

• Strong attention to detail is a must

• High energy, self-motivated, creative, curious, organized and strong focus on teamwork

• Strong experience in accounting is a plus

• CFA is a plus

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.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
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Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).