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About Morgan Stanley

Since its founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services.

Your role

Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) provides fund administration services to the world’s leading hedge funds. MSFS is an independent legal and business venture within Morgan Stanley. The Product Development group focuses on building technical solutions to resolve complex problems

The Client Computing Solutions (CCS) team develops tools to resolve complex business problems that are overwhelming and error-prone if handled manually by front-line colleagues. 

Roles and responsibilities:

• Understand the hedge fund administration business.
• Expected to suggest enhancements in the existing processes.
• Understand the problem statement and design the solution which must be flexible to incorporate changes and scalable.
• Understand and help in documenting tools built for client processes.
• Collaborate with other teams for knowledge transfer and implementation of solutions.
• Comfortable taking on multiple roles such as that of a Business Analyst, Product Manager, and Developer.

Training & development 

Interns will engage with assigned projects, developing a robust comprehension of the business and the valuable contributions made by the CCS team throughout their journey.

Benefits

They provide the following benefits

• Health Care & Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Maternity and paternity Leave
• Work From Home options 
• Student loan refinancing for you, your family, and your friends
• Cash management, securities-based loans, and home financing solutions with options for each stage of your life.

Career progression

Analysts who demonstrate success during their internship period will be evaluated for potential job placements within the company following their graduation.

Work-life balance

Regarding work-life balance, Morgan Stanley adheres to a typical Monday to Friday schedule from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. IST, but they provide flexibility for time-sensitive tasks, including Indian public holidays. Employees can enjoy flexible working hours, including the option to work from home. Morgan Stanley maintains a five-day workweek, with an average of 55 working hours.

Culture & vibe  

At Morgan Stanley, you'll find a vibrant and multifaceted atmosphere where individuals collaborate closely with colleagues from diverse functions and the Business Unit in onshore regions. Analysts at Morgan Stanley often highlight the satisfaction of working alongside intelligent and motivated peers and the constant professional challenges as some of the most rewarding aspects of their tenure.

About you

Education, skills, and qualities required:

• B. Tech/B.E. or an equivalent engineering degree along with an MBA.
• Demonstrated programming skills in any language and willingness to learn Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
• Candidates appearing for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification would be advantageous.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with knowledge of financial concepts.
• Ability to understand and evaluate complex situations quickly.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the drive to look for ways to improve operational efficiency.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and to take them forward independently.
• Hands-on experience with Excel-VBA.
• Ability to work with a team, to discuss ideas, and to collaborate.

How to apply

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Sources

The following source was used in researching this page:

• Morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/perks-benefits-working-at-morgan-stanley
• youtube.com