Fixed Income Research - Head of US Rates Strategy, ED - Morgan Stanley : Job Details

Job Number: 3257747

POSTING DATE: Aug 19, 2024

PRIMARY LOCATION: Americas-United States of America-New York-New York

JOB: Research

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

JOB LEVEL: Executive Director

Morgan Stanley Investment Research is one of the financial industry's dominant thought leaders in equity and fixed-income investing. Our highly regarded fixed income analysts develop key investment ideas and themes that are used by buy-side firms to structure portfolios as well as by the Morgan Stanley sales force in its interaction with investing clients. A career in investment research at Morgan Stanley demands a commitment to excellence and a passion for the markets.

Morgan Stanley's North American Fixed Income Research team is looking for a Strategist to lead the US Rates Strategy team. The role involves:

• Communicating with institutional clients
• Writing research notes
• Conducting bespoke analysis
• Building and maintaining analytical models
• Managing a team of US rates strategists

The candidate must possess strong analytical, interpersonal, excel, oral and written communication skills.

• Deep knowledge of commercial bank, life insurance company, and asset manager investment behavior
• Interest rate derivatives analysis
• Generate written research for client consumption
• Develop and maintain relationships with institutional clients
• Respond to requests for information, calls and data from internal and external clients
• Keep abreast of industry-related news flow
• Regular interaction with fixed-income sales and trading force

• Outstanding analytical/financial skills
• High energy, self-motivated, creative and organized
• Proven writing skills
• Strong focus on teamwork
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Very strong excel and data management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize a must
• 10-15 years work experience in the fixed-income markets in interest rate analysis, quantitative analysis, trading, or similar
• Interest rate derivatives experience is preferred
• Familiar with applied statistical methods
• Familiar with US fixed income markets and drivers
• Programming skills in Python and R

Expected base pay rate for the role will be between $300,000 per year for Executive Director level. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is part of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, and other benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a diverse workforce that reflects our standards of integrity and excellence. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).