Associate Investment Engineer

Morgan Stanley

Quantitative Investment Professional at Morgan Stanley, supporting investment management and client service. Working within a dynamic team at Parametric to create systematic equity portfolios.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investment analysis, including performance attribution, risk decomposition, and the development of proprietary investment strategies. Proficient in Python and R programming, with strong analytical writing and communication skills to convey complex quantitative concepts effectively.

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Investment Industry ExperiencePython ProgrammingR ProgrammingPerformance AttributionAdvanced Excel

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Hard Skills

Probability and StatisticsMatrix AlgebraMean Variance OptimizationEquities and Equity Factor ModelsSQL Queries

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStrong Sense of UrgencyExcellent CommunicationStrong Analytical WritingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

FactsetBloombergRefinitiv / EikonGithubSnowflake

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeCFA

Industry Keywords

Investment StrategiesClient-Directed MandatesPerformance AttributionRisk DecompositionInvestment Committee

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with senior team members to answer complex investment questions
Contribute to development of proprietary investment strategies and client-directed mandates, and maintain related documentation
Prepare ad hoc analysis such as performance attributions, risk decompositions and back-tests with limited oversight
Contribute to maintenance and enhancement of proprietary investment strategies and client-directed mandates, and work across the firm to keep all stakeholders aligned
Contribute research for internal briefs, white papers, and journal articles to help firm demonstrate thought leadership in investment areas of focus
Support direct sales and client service activities by providing research and analysis
Generate data and analytics used in Investment Committee meetings and Marketing content
Utilize and contribute to internal Python and R libraries that support our business activities
Uphold department reputation through professionalism, accuracy, and responsiveness
Participate in process improvement and technology development efforts
Develop and maintain a specialized knowledge of all relevant Parametric products
Assume other responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree, preferably in a quantitative or financial discipline required
4+ years investment industry experience
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex quantitative and investment concepts
Working knowledge of probability and statistics, matrix algebra and mean variance optimization
Experience with equities and equity factor models
Experience with Factset, Bloomberg, or Refinitiv / Eikon
Advanced knowledge of Excel, preferably including VBA
Preferred: Masters degree or CFA preferred, and may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience
Experience with performance attribution and risk decomposition preferred
Programming experience in Python or R preferred, preferably both
Experience with Github or similar source code management tools preferred
Snowflake experience and experience writing SQL queries preferred
Must possess a high level of initiative, attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency
Must possess excellent communication and strong analytical writing ability
Must possess strong organizational and prioritization skills in order to meet deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
Short/Long Term Disability