Research – Senior Rates Strategist @ Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Investment Research is one of the financial industry's dominant thought leaders in equity and fixed income investing. Our analysts, economists, and strategists have earned this reputation through timely, in-depth analysis of companies, industries, markets, and the world’s economies. Our teams collaborate to assist Morgan Stanley clients with investment decisions, using cash and derivative instruments across major asset classes and geographies.

The Global Macro Strategy team is seeking an Executive Director to lead our US rates strategy effort and manage a group of strategists dedicated to US rates markets in New York. The role involves communicating with institutional clients, writing research notes, conducting bespoke analysis, and directing the build out and maintenance of analytical models. The candidate must possess strong analytical, interpersonal, excel, oral and written communication skills.

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. 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.

What will you be doing?

Generate written research for client consumption.
Develop and maintain relationships with institutional clients.
Managing a group of rates strategists dedicated to US rates markets.
Respond to requests for information, calls, and data from internal and external clients.
Keep abreast of industry-related news flow.
Collaborate with the other research teams on branded and thematic publications.
Regular interaction with fixed-income sales and trading force.

Qualifications - External

What we’re looking for:

Extensive experience in the US fixed-income market in interest rate analysis, quantitative analysis, or similar.
Familiarity with government bond markets, macroeconomic drivers, geopolitical drivers required.
Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Must have ability to work independently and with the broader team.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and prioritize is a must.

Skills that will help you in the role:

Advanced degree in a finance-based subject (desirable).
Strong knowledge of US bank portfolio investment management and regulatory dynamics a plus.
Programming skills.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Expected base pay rate for the role will be between $225,000 to $250,000 per year for Vice President level 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's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. 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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

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