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About the Role

We are looking for an Associate to join our UK Financial Institutions Group in London. The Associate will work on a variety of corporate finance transactions, capital markets activities, and business development projects while interacting directly with senior-level financial and strategic decision-makers.

• Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions (including IPOs, M&A, strategic advisory).
• Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research.
• Contributing to team discussions and client meetings.
• Providing rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients.
• Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner.
• Acting as a mentor and role model to Analysts; promoting team culture.
• Working closely with senior bankers on the team and across other groups.

• Top class Master’s degree or overseas equivalent in finance from a leading university.
• Relevant Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with the FIG sector and landscape is required.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills – these are critical to success as an Associate.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial concepts; ability to analyse and value businesses.
• A positive, highly motivated individual who exhibits strong leadership and management qualities.
• Strong understanding of professional ethics and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrate best in class professional integrity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to excellence.
• Committed to delivery of highest quality work product; strong attention to detail.
• Proactive; self‑motivated and goal oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong team player able to work effectively in a team environment.

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our workforce reflects a broad cross‑section of the global communities in which we operate, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Overview

In the Institutional Equity Division (IED), the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) group builds rule‑based strategies for equity, equity‑linked and equity‑derivative investments. We seek an experienced quantitative developer to join the QIS strategy team to develop and enhance pricing, risk, and analytics tools for equity derivatives.

• Develop and enhance quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and analysis of equity derivatives.
• Conduct research into market dynamics and trading behavior to improve trading strategies and risk frameworks.
• Provide direct desk support by implementing and maintaining pricing analytics, risk metrics, and P&L attribution tools.
• Back‑test inventory management and trading strategies, critically evaluating performance and robustness under varying market conditions.
• Design and build analytical tools, data pipelines, and research platforms to support trading and strategist teams.
• Collaborate closely with traders to support decision‑making processes and improve execution efficiency.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in quantitative modelling, preferably within equity derivatives or a related product class.
• Strong foundation in stochastic calculus, probability, statistics, and numerical methods.
• Experience with large‑scale data analysis and model validation techniques.
• Proficiency in Python for quantitative development; familiarity with kdb+/Q is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, particularly equity derivatives products and risk metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with teams across functions.

Mandated Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role, the holder may be required to meet mandatory regulatory qualifications or internal company benchmarks.

Flexible Work Statement: Morgan Stanley offers flexible working arrangements. Contact the recruitment team to learn more.

Equal‑Employment Opportunity: Morgan Stanley is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. For more information, visit

Responsibilities

• You will independently write pharmaceutical sector and company research reports.
• You will prepare pre‑results and post‑results updates on companies.
• You will build, develop, and maintain comprehensive financial models.
• You will cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You will perform value‑add analysis and interpret data on market and economic events to identify and describe trends.
• You will attend and report on corporate events, roadshows, company presentations, and conferences.
• You will manage client requests and take ownership of workflow.

• At least 1 year of work experience in equity research or IBD, including M&A or leveraged finance.
• Strong interest in the financial markets.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to deliver results.
• Superb communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Intellectually curious, focused, and possess excellent quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Must have a research instinct, innovative problem‑solving skills, and commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards.
• Must hold a science‑related degree (medicine, pharmacology, medicinal sciences, medicinal chemistry, veterinary science or equivalent) or possess relevant healthcare work experience.

• Opportunities for professional development in a global, forward‑thinking environment.
• A flexible work mandate encouraging work‑life balance.
• Competitive compensation and benefit plans designed to support employee and family wellbeing.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or meet internal manditory benchmarks.

Flexible work statement: Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to choose flexible arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to learn how.

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 commitment to inclusion, hiring, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents. For more information, please visit:

Morgan Stanley is seeking an experienced quantitative developer to join the QIS strategy team to develop pricing, risk, and analytics tools for equity derivatives in the UK. You will work with traders and researchers to build robust models and validation frameworks.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, have 3+ years of modelling experience, and are proficient in Python, with familiarity in kdb+/Q.

Morgan Stanley in London is seeking a capable equity research analyst to write pharmaceutical sector and company reports, and to prepare pre- and post-results updates. You will build and maintain robust financial models and engage with stakeholders across the firm.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, analytical rigor, and ethical standards. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements are offered within a global investment-banking environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execution Consulting: applying knowledge of algorithmic trading engines to reduce execution slippage
• Perform bespoke, in‑depth client Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) for enhancing algo performance
• Equity market structure research & analysis – e.g., deep dives into market impact, dark liquidity, smart order routing & algorithmic order placement

• 5–7 years of experience in the financial sector with direct practical experience in equity markets
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Economics or Mathematics (including equivalents of CA, CFA, FRM, MMS, MBA)
• Engineering degree (preferred)
• Practical mastery of data analysis at scale
• Significant experience in mathematical/high‑level programming languages such as Python or R
• Knowledge of equity and equity derivative products (desirable)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Practical expertise in constructing data processing pipelines and enriched datasets from diverse sources (internal and external)
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills; able to decompose complex problems into manageable pieces and suggest and present solutions
• Experience with Linux, shell scripts and automation (via AI)
• Understanding of KDB+ or other databases

MorganStanleyisanequalopportunityemployercommittedtobuildingandmaintainingaworkforcethatisdiverseinexperienceandbackground.

Morgan Stanley is seeking a senior Execution and TCA specialist to optimise algorithmic trading strategies in equity markets. You will apply engine knowledge to reduce slippage and perform bespoke TCA analyses for clients, with focus on market structure and routing.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in finance, strong programming in Python or R, and a solid data pipelines background. Engineering degree is preferred, and excellent communication skills are essential in a fast‑paced environment.