Institutional Equity Derivatives Trading & Structuring Summer Analyst Program (Jun 2024)

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is an American multinational financial services company headquartered in New York City. It operates in 41 countries, with over 75,000 employees, and ranked 61st in the 2021 Fortune 500 list of largest US corporations by revenue.

Your role

Responsibilities:

The Institutional Equity Division’s Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week program that begins with one week of classroom training, followed by a minimum of three rotations across the division. Summer Analysts will pursue one of two Program Tracks: Institutional Equity or Institutional Equity – Derivatives Trading and Structuring.

Certain roles within the Institutional Equity Division require a more technical skillset. Derivatives Trading and Structuring is responsible for the generation and facilitation of liquidity, as well as innovative product and trading solutions across a variety of Derivative products, including Equity Options (both exchange-listed and counter), Securitized Derivatives, and Convertible Bonds. Products and services are delivered across a full range of distribution channels, including their corporate, retail, and institutional clients. Some of their Derivatives Trading & Structuring desks include:

• Exotics
• AMM
• ETFs
• Baskets
• FENY
• QDS

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Training & development

The program begins with a one-day orientation where Summer Analysts are introduced to the Firm and primary businesses within, as well as to one another at their opening Firmwide networking event. For the remainder of training, Summer Analysts will attend divisional-specific events designed to help develop the core skills required for a successful summer.

Salary & benefits

The annual salary for the role at this company is $ 110,000 per year.

Benefits offered may include:

• Gain hands-on industry experience.
• Learning & development programs.
• Paid time off plans (Plans vary by position).
• Flexible work schedules.
• Diverse culture.
• Free Lunch or Snacks.

Career progression

At Morgan Stanley, career progression is fostered through training, mentorship, and performance-based promotions. Employees can explore diverse roles and take advantage of internal mobility to advance their careers and grow within the organization's global network of financial services.

Work-life balance

At Morgan Stanley, a strong emphasis on work-life balance fosters an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding experience throughout their careers.

Culture & vibe

At Morgan Stanley, they believe that diversity makes them stronger. They come from all over the world. They are all high achievers who share integrity, intellectual curiosity, and the desire to work in a friendly, inspiring environment. 

About you

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree with technical proficiency in areas such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering, with a graduation date of December 2024 or Spring 2025
• Comfortable applying statistical analysis and deriving value from data
• Enjoy solving complex problems that require deep analytical reasoning and quantitative analysis
• Familiar with coding languages such as Python, Q, R, SQL, or VBA
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Candidate is collaborative, a quick learner, adaptable, versatile, a multi-tasker, and possesses a strong work ethic
• While no prior knowledge of finance or trading is required, the candidate must have a keen interest in finance and markets

How to apply

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Sources

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• morganstanley.tal.net
• morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/perks-benefits-working-at-Morgan-Stanley
• glassdoor.co.in/Benefits/Morgan-Stanley-United-States-Benefits
• morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/students-graduates/culture.