Morgan Stanley Research - Sustainability Associate

Sustainability Research Associate

Morgan Stanley Investment Research is uniquely committed to being an essential part of our clients' investment process. We strive to be the sell-side research provider that best understands the buy side. Through relevant and timely conversations with leading investors, we focus resources on risk-reward essentials : identifying the investor debates, assessing the potential outcomes, and uncovering the evidence our clients need to validate their investment decisions. Our equity analysts cover some 3,000 stocks; our economists, strategists and fixed income analysts cover all major regions and other asset classes around the globe.

The Equity Research department is responsible for researching macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions, along with company fundamentals. It also collects and analyzes financial information to make investment recommendations on stocks in specific sectors. Research analysts build financial models to explore alternative scenarios, examine industries and communicate with companies and investors. Equity Research team members discuss their analysis and investment recommendations in research notes. A career in investment research at Morgan Stanley demands a commitment to excellence and a passion for the markets as well as the highest level of integrity.

Our Sustainability Research team analyzes and publishes research reports on a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) topics, including areas like climate change, environmental regulations, the circular economy, and diversity. The team is responsible for aiding sector analysts in assessing and understanding how Sustainability themes and topics could impact the financial performance and valuation of their covered companies. The team also engages regularly in strategic conversations with institutional investors and corporates around how to effectively implement Sustainability into their businesses.

We are looking for an experienced Associate to join our Sustainability Research team in New York, NY. Responsibilities include :

• Assist in the preparation of research reports across a range of ESG topics, including conducting primary research and data gathering
• Monitor and track research published by US analysts to aid in idea generation around fixed income and governance ESG themes
• Work with various sector analysts on collaborative cross-sector research reports
• Assist in the managing and execution of department-wide ESG publications and data initiatives
• Monitor and track Sustainability-related news flow
• Assist internal sales and trading teams and external clients with research requests, as well as the communication of published research reports

Minimum experience required : 2-3 years of financial services experience

Passion and interest in ESG and Sustainability

Experience in financial analysis, with a strong business and financial acumen

Knowledge and understanding of financial statements and Excel proficiency

Candidates are expected to be adaptable, be able to effectively multi-task and have the ability to work well under pressure

Should also be able to work independently to produce accurate, detailed materials while meeting tight deadlines

Intellectual curiosity, a strong work ethic and a team player mentality are desired attributes

Knowledge of quantitative modeling / regression analysis techniques and the ability to code in Python or R a plus

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 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.