The Team currently seeks an Associate with skills in programming and database, a keen interest in process optimization, and a structured approach to problem solving. The business environment is complex and there are many processes that requires deep analysis followed by automation. We are seeking leaders who can help further enhance the efficiency of the organization, by applying his/her creativity, and by making use of familiar tools such as VBA in Excel, and also new tools in the marketplace.

The Associate's responsibility will span across almost all facets of MSFS, working with various groups on such projects. Besides analytical and technical skills, the candidate has to have good communication skill, a collaborative attitude, high creativity, as well as being an independent thinker and at the same time a great listener.

The candidate must have a technical degree for his/her education, in disciplines such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. Programming skill is essential in this role, and the candidate also must demonstrate experience or qualification in Finance/Accounting, through an additional business degree or having acquired the CFA charter. It is only by having both sides of the skills and knowledge can the candidate be effective and efficient in this role. He/she has to be able to program in one or some of these languages: VBA, Matlab, Python, or R.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $130,000 per year 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'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).