Equity Research - Insurance Associate/VP

dations 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 looking for an Associate-level team member to join ourInsurance Team.

The primary responsibilities are but are not limited to:

• Create and maintain earnings, valuation and industry models leveraging skills in accounting, finance and economics.

• Perform reserve analysis, and actuarial valuation reports based on filings.

• Write research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, earnings results, and industry news.

• Interact with institutional investors, respond to requests for models 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.

• Preferred but not required: 2+ years of professional experience in Property & Casualty Insurance Industry, Insurance Consulting, Rating Agency, Equity Research, Investment Banking, Capital Markets or Actuarial background.

• Experience utilizing Excel to Build / Maintain Financial models, an advanced level of excel proficiency is expected and required.

• Experience writing in a professional capacity, e.g. crafting equity research notes / correspondence; presentation and/or development of industry reports.

• Expected to be adaptable and have the ability to work well under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail is a must.

• P&C insurance industry experience is a plus.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $200,000 per year for Associate, and between $225,000 and $250,000 per year for VP, 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).