Fixed Income Research – Securitized Products Strategist Analyst

Morgan Stanley Investment Research is one of the financial industry's dominant thought leaders in equity and fixed-income investing and is a vital link between the Firm's varied business divisions. Our analysts, economists, and strategists have earned this reputation through timely, in-depth analysis of companies, industries, markets, and the world's economies. A career in investment research at Morgan Stanley demands a commitment to excellence and a passion for the markets as well as the highest level of integrity. Morgan Stanley’s North American Fixed Income Research team is looking for an Associate level candidate to join their Securitized Products Strategy team. The role involves communicating with institutional clients, writing research notes, conducting bespoke analysis, and building and maintaining analytical models. The candidate must possess strong analytical, interpersonal, excel, oral and written communication skills. Responsibilities include: - Analysis of fundamental and technical trends in the ABS and broader securitized products markets - 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 securitized products Sales and Trading personnel - Strong skills in the area of quantitative analysis including ability to manage and analyze large datasets - Strong Programming skills (particularly in Q and R) - Familiar with applied statistical methods - Familiar with US fixed income markets and drivers - High energy, self-motivated, creative and organized - Proven writing skills - Strong focus on teamwork - Strong verbal communication skills - Attention to detail - Ability to multitask and prioritize - Communicate clearly and concisely with clients and effectively deliver presentations. - Candidates are expected to be adaptable, work well under pressure, and show persistence and resilience. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $125,000 per year for Analyst, at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. 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