Executive Director - Investment Strategist, Alternatives, Global Investmen at Morgan Stanley

Harrison, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

270000.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment Strategy, Portfolio Construction, Asset Allocation Models, Investment Manager Due-Diligence, Municipal Fixed Income, ETFs, CEFs, Multi-Asset Investments, Alternative Investments, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Investment Research, Market Data Research, Technical Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Provide direction on investment strategy and portfolio construction Design and monitor asset allocation models and single-security model portfolios Perform investment manager due-diligence on traditional and alternative funds Provide research coverage on municipal fixed income, ETFs, and CEFs Manage Field initiatives including road shows, conference calls, and summits Demonstrated experience in multi-asset and alternative investments strategy, including specific knowledge of sub-strategies within hedged strategies and private investments Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for a culture of ownership Desire to thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging strong interpersonal skills Solid organizational skills and ability to work across multiple functions Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong business judgment Intellectually curious Experience in publishing investment research and strategy guidance for broad audiences Experience with market data research and risk management systems (e.g., Aladdin, Barra, Bloomberg, FactSet, and Morningstar) Intermediate technical skills, including advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills and potentially quantitative programming languages (Matlab, SAS, SQL, Dataiku, or Python) Bachelor's degree, preferably including quantitative coursework Eight-plus years of experience as an investment strategist or portfolio manager Grounding in alternative investment strategies from hedge funds to venture capital, private equity, private credit, private real estate and infrastructure. Buy-side or sell-side experience a plus Series 7 and 66 preferred, with expectation to obtain within three months of start date Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 160,000 and 270,000 per year at the commencement of employment. 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.

Responsibilities

Provide direction on investment strategy and portfolio construction while designing and monitoring asset allocation models. Perform investment manager due-diligence and manage field initiatives including road shows and conference calls.