Investment Analyst - Parametric

ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit . ABOUT PARAMETRIC 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 is 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. This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week. THE ROLE Support the Investment Strategy team in the management, analysis, and client servicing of equity options and derivatives strategies. Responsibilities include preparing portfolio and market analysis, supporting client communications, and assisting with the development of strategy-related materials and reporting. The role works closely with investment strategists, portfolio managers, and internal partners to support the growth and retention of client assets. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the Investment Strategy team with day-to-day client servicing responsibilities, including responding to product- and account-specific inquiries and coordinating requests for strategy information from clients, Financial Advisors, and internal partners. Assist with the analysis of portfolio exposures, options positions, strategy performance, market developments, and volatility trends across client accounts and strategies. Gather and analyze data used to prepare investment commentary, strategy updates, client communications, presentations, reports, and marketing collateral. Manage multiple group inboxes, ensuring requests are prioritized, addressed in a timely manner, and routed to appropriate team members when necessary. Collaborate with strategists, portfolio managers/traders, technology, operations, distribution, and other internal teams to support client needs and continuously improve processes and client service. Assist with account reconciliation processes to ensure options trades and strategy activity are accurately reflected in client accounts. Other responsibilities as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field preferred). 1+ years of relevant experience in financial services (wealth management, asset management, Financial Advisor support, family offices, or related areas preferred). Knowledge of options and derivatives strategies preferred. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills with a high attention to detail. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to learn additional software platforms. Interest in exploring and responsibly leveraging artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to improve efficiency, analysis, communication, and team workflows. Familiarity using Bloomberg Terminal preferred Parametric believes each member of our organization makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications. It is our expectation that every member of our team will offer his/her/their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our client services. 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 into your browser. Salary range for the position: $70,000 - 140,000/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 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit to learn more about our benefit offerings. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. 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