MSIM- Sustainable Investing- Quant Anlayst at E*TRADE from… · New York

Summary: Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. They are seeking a Quantitative Analyst to support various investment teams’ ESG data, analytics, and reporting needs, focusing on sustainable investing initiatives. The role requires expertise in data analysis and a commitment to client service, working closely with multiple internal groups globally. Responsibilities: - Partner with ESG Product Owners, Portfolio Specialists, Technology and Investment teams to support ESG specific data and technology needs across various asset classes - Support execution and project management of innovative sustainable investing analytics, including portfolio and security-level dashboards, ESG reports, and relevant ESG data visualization tools - Assist with visualization and quality assurance of data, presentation, and other materials for a diverse set of partners, clients, and senior decision makers - Act as an internal expert in ESG vendor data; developing a deep understanding of vendor methodologies - Respond to various internal & external ESG data needs and queries such as client queries, external surveys, and investment team data requests Required Qualifications: - 0-3 years of relevant analytical experience - Strong coding and programming skills (e.g. Python, SQL) - Expert in using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) with exceptionally strong Excel skills: ability to manipulate large datasets with v-look ups, pivot tables, macros, etc - Strong data science and data visualization skills - Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through - Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines - Strong academic credentials and/or professional experience in investment management or data analysis - Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) - Minimum bachelor's degree, ideally in a quantitative discipline Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with sustainability data broadly and ESG metrics, understanding how sustainability metrics are calculated, how underlying data is gathered, which data points are relevant in various contexts - Experience working closely with datasets and/or providers, conducting ESG investment analysis using relevant data and frameworks or having deep knowledge of ESG reporting conventions and emerging standards gained in an audit and reporting capacity Required Skills: Python, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Data Science, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Investment Management, Sustainability Metrics Benefits: Commission earnings, Incentive compensation, Discretionary bonuses, Other short and long-term incentive packages, Other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs