Equity Research Analyst/Associate - Software

Morgan Stanley

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Capital Markets, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Economics, Employee Benefits, Enterprise Applications, Equity Securities, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Services, Fixed Income Investments, Global Financial Markets, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Models, Inside Sales, Investment Management, Investment Services, Investor Relations, Microsoft PowerPoint, News Reporting, People Management, Philosophy, Quality Control, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Risk, Sales, Securities Investments, Time Management, Wealth Management, Web Browsers, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. 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. Morgan Stanley 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.

Research

Morgan Stanley Investment Research is uniquely committed to being an essential part of our clients' investment process. We strive to be the sell-side research provider that best understands the buy side. Through relevant and timely conversations with leading investors, we focus resources on risk-reward essentials: identifying the investor debates, assessing the potential outcomes, and uncovering the evidence our clients need to validate their investment decisions. Our equity analysts cover some 3,000 stocks; our economists, strategists and fixed income analysts cover all major regions and other asset classes around the globe.

Equity Research

The Equity Research department is responsible for researching macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions, along with company fundamentals. It also collects and analyses financial information to make investment recommendations 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 currently seeking an Associate to join our Enterprise Software team.

The Associate's primary responsibilities are but are not limited to:

  • Create and maintain earnings, valuation and industry models leveraging skills in accounting, finance and economics.
  • 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.
  • Adopt and apply AI-enabled research tools judiciously to accelerate information gathering, model maintenance, data analysis, and workflow execution while maintaining analytical rigor, source verification, and quality control
  • 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

Qualifications

  • The candidate will have 1 to 3 years of professional experience in Equity Research, Investment Banking, or Capital Markets
  • 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
  • Strong PowerPoint skills are required
  • Expected to be adaptable and have the ability to work well under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail is a must
  • CFA path is a plus

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. 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. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. 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 $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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

About the Company

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Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm offering a complete range of financial services to a large and diversified group of clients and customers, including governments, corporations, institutions and individuals throughout the world. The talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity and excellence. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and to grow.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Banking
FOUNDED
1935
WEBSITE
http://www.morganstanley.com