About Research Strategy Internship
The Spring Program is a 6-month internship program designed as an opportunity to learn more about the
important role that Fixed Income Research plays within the Firm. This structured program is designed to
give interns insight into this division and an opportunity to develop and master the analytical, quantitative,
and interpersonal skills needed to develop an exciting and rewarding career. The training will continue
throughout the course of the program with structured learning sessions run by senior executives.
Interns will also have many opportunities to integrate with peers and senior colleagues through a series of
networking, social, and mentoring events.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Work with Fixed Income Research Strategists and Economists globally to build and maintain analytics used in generating insights for Research publications
• Develop understanding of Fixed Income markets to incorporate data analytics into trade idea generation
• Run statistical analysis, create new mathematics models, write code to identify trends and patterns driving investment ideas
• Develop quantitative models using econometrics and machine learning algorithms to help generate insights for Research Reports and Morgan Stanley clients
• Build analytics for interest rate strategy, FX strategy, corporate credit markets, municipal bonds, and structured finance products
• Streamline and enhance existing models for Fixed Income Research strategists and Economists
What We Look For
• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Financial Mathematics,
Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, or Economics.
• Experience with statistical model development, modeling best practices and
methodologies in the areas of data processing, sampling, model design/specification.
• Hands on experience in any programing language (Python, C++, Q, Perl, JavaScript).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Genuine interest and understanding of financial markets.
• Analytical, insightful, quick learner, team player, and multi-tasker with a positive attitude.