The Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a global leader in the origination, distribution and trading of equity, equity-linked and equity-derivative securities. The Quantitative Investment Strategies group creates rules based investment strategies that provide our clients with a wide range of exposures. We are looking for an experienced quantitative developer to join the QIS Strats team to help build our platform of strategies.
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What will you be doing?
- You will contribute to the implementation of investment strategies from backtesting to production environment.
- You will work with trading desks for seamless execution and risk management of strategies.
- You will work with structuring to help deliver innovative ideas to our clients.
- You will be integrated in the complete technology stack to maximize efficiency and robustness of research and production environment.
- You will be involved in onboarding and testing new data used in strategies.
What we're looking for:
- Extensive programming experience in Java / C++
- Demonstrated experience in advanced quantitative and/or data science domains
- Bachelor's degree majoring in Statistics/ Computer Science / Math / Engineering or related fields
- Team player, good communication skills, self-starter, detail oriented
Skills that will help you in the role:
- Knowledge of KDB/Q
- Familiar with finance concepts
Where will you be working?
61 Rue de Monceau Paris, France
Internal Applicants:
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Equal opportunities statement:
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
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Flexible work statement
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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.