Equity Research - Aerospace & Defense… at E*TRADE from… · New York

Summary: Morgan Stanley is a leading financial services firm that is committed to providing exceptional investment research. They are seeking an Associate for their Aerospace & Defense team, responsible for creating financial models, writing research reports, and maintaining relationships with investors and company management. Responsibilities: - Creation and maintenance of earnings, valuation and industry models leveraging skills in accounting, finance and economics - Assist in writing research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, earnings results, and industry news - Collaboration between multiple teams within TMT for assistance / generation of larger industry reports - Interest in and ability to leverage all available resources and build outside relationships to create differentiated content for writing research reports (company-specific or industry) - Interact with institutional investors, responding to requests for models, reports and data analysis - Keep abreast of industry-related news flow. Analyze implications of news/industry developments to companies under coverage - Develop and maintain relationships with investor relations personnel and management of companies under coverage - Conduct industry diligence and primary research through surveys, expert conference calls, and various channel checks to evaluate industry trends - Assist internal sales and trading teams in the timely analysis of breaking news in the sector Required Qualifications: - Creation and maintenance of earnings, valuation and industry models leveraging skills in accounting, finance and economics - Assist in writing research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, earnings results, and industry news - Collaboration between multiple teams within TMT for assistance / generation of larger industry reports - Interest in and ability to leverage all available resources and build outside relationships to create differentiated content for writing research reports (company-specific or industry) - Interact with institutional investors, responding to requests for models, reports and data analysis - Keep abreast of industry-related news flow. Analyze implications of news/industry developments to companies under coverage - Develop and maintain relationships with investor relations personnel and management of companies under coverage - Conduct industry diligence and primary research through surveys, expert conference calls, and various channel checks to evaluate industry trends - Assist internal sales and trading teams in the timely analysis of breaking news in the sector - The candidate should a strong interest in Equity Research and, ideally, in the Networking Equipment & Communication Software sector - The candidate ideally should have 1 to 5 years of experience in Research, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Accounting, or Financial Services - Desire / ability to build relationships with investors, company management, and industry contacts - Outstanding financial acumen, including experience utilizing Excel to build and maintain financial models - Experience writing in a professional capacity, e.g. crafting equity research notes / correspondence; presentation and/or development of industry reports - Candidates are expected to be adaptable, work well under pressure, and multitask / reprioritize as needed - Strong attention to detail is a must - High energy, self-motivated, creative, curious, organized and strong focus on teamwork Required Skills: Financial modeling, Equity research writing, Data analysis Important Skills: Accounting, Finance, Economics Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity, Organization, Relationship building, Attention to detail, Teamwork, Adaptability, Creativity Benefits: Incentive compensation, Discretionary bonuses, Other short and long-term incentive packages, Other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs