Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm offering investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. They are seeking a Risk Quantitative Associate to join the Firm Risk Management's Risk Analytics Group, focusing on developing macroeconomic scenarios and forecasts for capital planning and loss assessment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth through hands-on modeling work and collaboration with experienced quantitative professionals.
Responsibilities
- Develop macroeconomic scenarios and forecasts used in firm wide capital planning, budgeting, and loss assessment
- Build technical expertise in econometric modeling, forecasting, and scenario design
- Develop communication and problem-solving skills through cross-functional engagement across the Firm
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Computer Science); Master's degree a plus
- Proficiency in at least one programming language used for analytics (Python preferred); experience with R is a plus
- 0-5 years of relevant experience in quantitative analytics, risk, model development/validation, stress testing, or a related analytical role (internship experience welcomed)
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to structure problems, validate results, and explain key drivers clearly
- Hands on experience using Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams) for documentation, analysis, presentations, and collaboration
- Familiarity with statistical/econometric techniques (e.g., regression, time series analysis, forecasting); willingness to learn firm specific frameworks and tools
- Familiarity with Financial products and financial risk management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment, with strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize technical work for non technical stakeholders
- Collaborative, proactive, and motivated to learn in a team oriented environment
- Familiarization of working with version control systems (Git)
- Working knowledge of AI tools
Benefits
- Some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry
Company Overview
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is a pioneer in the online brokerage industry. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://us.etrade.com/home.