Associate – StratLabs Data_Institutional Equity Division

Company Profile

Mor g an Sta n ley is a lea d ing global fi n anc i al s e rv ic es firm prov i ding a wide ran g e of invest m ent ba n king, s e c u rit i es, inv e st m ent m anage m ent and w e alth m anage m ent serv i c e s . T h e Fir m 's e m ploye e s s e rve clien t s w o rldwi d e inc l u d ing corp o ratio n s , govern m en t s and ind i vid u a l s from m ore than 1,2 0 0 offic e s in 43 co u ntries.

As a m arket lead e r, the talent and p a ss i on of our p eo ple is c r itical to our s u cc es s. Togeth e r, we share a co mm on set of val u es r o ot e d in i ntegri t y, excel l e n ce and str o ng team ethic. Mor g an Sta n ley c a n p r o v i de a sup e ri o r fo u ndation for building a pr ofessio n al c a re e r - a pl ac e for p e ople to lea r n, to a c hi e v e and g row. A p hil o sop h y that ba l ances pers on a l lifestyl e s, persp e c tives a nd nee d s is an im portant part of our cult u r e .

Department Profile

From global institutions to hedge funds, investors come to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading, and market-making services in almost every type of financial instrument in all the world’s financial markets. Morgan Stanley professionals use our network and technology to provide liquidity and sophisticated analysis, to manage risk and execute reliably in the fast-changing markets.

Morgan Stanley’s Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a world leader in the origination, distribution and trading of equity, equity-linked and equity-derivative securities. Our broad and deep client relationships, market-leading platform and intellectual insights enable us to be a world-class service provider to our clients for their financing, market access and portfolio management needs.

Global Markets Group is the offshoring arm of Morgan Stanley’s Sales & Trading businesses in India. It covers functions across IED ranging from those associated with sales, trading, analytics, strats to risk management.

Primary Responsibilities

The Morgan Stanley Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a global leader in the origination, distribution and trading of equity, equity-linked and equity-derivative securities. The Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) group within IED, creates rules-based investment strategies that provide our clients with a wide range of exposures.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer with at least 1-2 years of experience to join the StratLabs Data team in Mumbai. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Global StratLabs team, working on data engineering, data pipeline development & other innovative projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Quants :
• statistical analysis
• math modelling (optimization methods)
• python programming
• financial analysis (portfolio management technique, derivatives)
• IT data engineering :
• ETL process (extract, transform, load processes)
• data storage and processing
• big data technologies
• data pipeline development
• data quality
• UI/UX/Info graphic :
• wireframing and prototyping
• visual and interaction design
• information architecture (structuring and organizing content)
• infographic creation
  

Skills Required (essential)

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in data science or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Math/Engineering or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Pandas, and Numpy.
• Strong interest and demonstrated experience in data science and quantitative domains.
• Comfortable with UNIX/Linux.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience working in a cross-functional teams, bridging technical & design perspectives.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Drive and desire to work in an intense team-oriented environment.
  
  

In addition, below knowledge is not critical but useful for the role.

• Familiarity with equity or fixed income markets / financial market awareness a plus
• Knowledge of KDB/Q
• Experience with visualization and dashboards
  
  

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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.