Macro Research, Quantitative Investment Strategies Research - Vice President

at  Morgan Stanley

Macro Research, Quantitative Investment Strategies Research - Vice President
Job Number:

3255219
POSTING DATE: Jul 5, 2024
PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London
JOB: Research
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Vice President

DESCRIPTION

The Quantitative Investment Strategies team in Morgan Stanley Investment Research is a partner to our clients in all aspects related to systematic investment. The key responsibility of the team is to provide best-in-class research on all aspects of quantitative investment strategies including signal generation, portfolio construction and risk management. Research focuses on a broad range of strategies including academically motivated factor strategies as well as state-of-the-art alpha signals. Using advanced econometric and statistical techniques, the team research strategies across all asset classes and monitors their performance on an ongoing basis.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

What will you be doing?

• You will conduct independent research on quantitative investment strategies across all asset classes with a focus on macro assets and portfolio construction. Experience in commodities strategies is a plus.
• You will be working with clients on bespoke research to address specific questions around systematic investment solutions.
• You will be monitoring researched quantitative investment strategies.
• You will be writing research reports to summarize and market the research efforts of the team.
• You will interact with clients to discuss the group’s research and help with specific investment solutions.
• You will provide expert knowledge to sales and trading in the space of quantitative investment strategies.
• You will follow the literature in the space of quantitative investment strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

What we’re looking for:

• Ph.D. or strong quantitative Master in natural sciences/Economics.
• Strong in statistics and Math’s.
• Proven track record in using MATLAB, R, Python, C++, or comparable programming language to solve complex problems.
• Ability to build scalable and well-crafted codes.

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Experience in macro strategies or macro products preferred – commodities knowledge is a plus.
• Ideally experience in econometrics (GARCH, SVM, Ridge regression, Neutral Networks, etc.).
• At least basic understanding of portfolio theory and option pricing.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
This role is deemed as a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
Where will you be working?
This role is based in 20 Bank Street, London.
Flexible work statement:
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Equal opportunities statement:
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

What will you be doing?

• You will conduct independent research on quantitative investment strategies across all asset classes with a focus on macro assets and portfolio construction. Experience in commodities strategies is a plus.
• You will be working with clients on bespoke research to address specific questions around systematic investment solutions.
• You will be monitoring researched quantitative investment strategies.
• You will be writing research reports to summarize and market the research efforts of the team.
• You will interact with clients to discuss the group’s research and help with specific investment solutions.
• You will provide expert knowledge to sales and trading in the space of quantitative investment strategies.
• You will follow the literature in the space of quantitative investment strategies

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Experience in macro strategies or macro products preferred – commodities knowledge is a plus.
• Ideally experience in econometrics (GARCH, SVM, Ridge regression, Neutral Networks, etc.).
• At least basic understanding of portfolio theory and option pricing.
• Strong verbal and written communication