Macro Research, Quantitative Investment Strategies Research - Vice President

Job Title: Macro Research, Quantitative Investment Strategies Research – Vice President Location: London Job Intro: The Quantitative Investment Strategies team in Morgan Stanley Investment Research is a partner to our clients in all aspects related to systematic investment. The key responsibility of the team is to provide best-in-class research on all aspects of quantitative investment strategies including signal generation, portfolio construction, and risk management. Research focuses on a broad range of strategies including academically motivated factor strategies as well as state-of-the-art alpha signals. Using advanced econometric and statistical techniques, the team researches strategies across all asset classes and monitors their performance on an ongoing basis. What will you be doing? You will conduct independent research on quantitative investment strategies across all asset classes with a focus on macro assets and portfolio construction. Experience in commodities strategies is a plus. You will be working with clients on bespoke research to address specific questions around systematic investment solutions. You will be monitoring researched quantitative investment strategies. You will be writing research reports to summarize and market the research efforts of the team. You will interact with clients to discuss the group’s research and help with specific investment solutions. You will provide expert knowledge to sales and trading in the space of quantitative investment strategies. You will follow the literature in the space of quantitative investment strategies. What we’re looking for: Ph.D. or strong quantitative Master in natural sciences/Economics. Strong in statistics and mathematics. Proven track record in using MATLAB, R, Python, C++, or comparable programming language to solve complex problems. Ability to build scalable and well-crafted codes. Skills that will help you in the role: Experience in macro strategies or macro products preferred – commodities knowledge is a plus. Ideally experience in econometrics (GARCH, SVM, Ridge regression, Neural Networks, etc.). At least basic understanding of portfolio theory and option pricing. Strong verbal and written communication. Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: This role is deemed as a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Where will you be working? 20 Bank Street – Canary Wharf Flexible work statement: Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr