Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what's important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.We are looking for an Investment Strategist focused on Parametric's Custom Core strategy to support our growing strategy team.The mission of the Investment Strategist is to support the continued investment success of Parametric's Custom Core strategy by assisting with the evolution and oversight of the strategy, contributing thought leadership content, serving as a custom portfolio expert for external audiences, and helping financial advisors and their clients get the most out of Custom Core.Parametric provides systematic solutions fueled by science and prides ourselves on building genuine, long-term partnerships with our clients. The Investment Strategy team's mandate is to create and deliver powerful stories for external and internal clients and turn investment research into real-world portfolios for investors. We meet with clients and prospects, present at events, and write papers. We also work on complex custom analysis and mandate design, strategy evolution, and new product development. This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing team while making a personal impact on a firm with a unique culture that values hard work but also encourages genuine teambuilding. Travel (may include international) required to support sales and service activities.Primary Responsibilities: ·Serve as an external-facing subject matter expert in Custom Core by working with research and portfolio management to support direct sales and client service activities·Develop strategy marketing, including writing papers and blogs, and contributing to marketing material under the direction of more senior members of the team·Support large-case custom analysis and complex mandate design for clients by conducting related research and analysis·Oversee strategies by preparing commentary, participating in investment committee meetings, and raising issues for deeper research·Collaborate with strategy, research, portfolio management, and product management to help evolve strategy and contribute to related new product development, under the direction of more senior members·Provide market and competitor input to Product Management·Develop and maintain a general working knowledge of other Parametric product offerings, client requirements, and competitive landscape·Other duties as assignedQualifications: 7+ years of related equity work experience, with a strong preference for experience working with tax-managed index portfoliosCompletion of, or progress towards, MBA, CFA, or Master's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Finance preferredExpertise in quantitative investing and portfolio management (risk modeling, optimization, factor investing, index construction, tax management, derivatives)Ability to understand financial theory and its practical implication to current or potential strategiesStrong communication skills, including a desire to develop into a "thought leader" and present complex material, including to clients, investment advisors, consultants, or at industry conferencesProject management ability, with an attention to detail and accuracyWork effectively within a team-oriented, collaborative environmentSalary range for the position:$110,000-$225,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
