Quant Arb Challenge in partnership with Amplify Trading

Quant Arb Challenge

At Morgan Stanley, our employees are our greatest asset. A career here, means working alongside the best and brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered to achieve your full potential. 

If you are ready to build deep expertise in a collaborative environment that is centred on rigor, humility, and partnership, then join us in London for the Quant Arb Challenge event in partnership with AmplifyME to learn more.

During this event, you will have the opportunity to:

• Experience the world of Quantitative Finance through an exclusive simulation delivered in partnership with AmplifyME
• Bring your creativity, collaboration and competitive edge to an engaging quantitative challenge
• Put your coding, data analysis and trading skills to the test in a fast-paced market environment
• Gain hands-on insight into how Strats approach and solve real-world problems
• Receive practical guidance on navigating the recruitment process successfully
• Connect with Morgan Stanley professionals during a networking reception

This event welcomes students of all backgrounds.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 1 October 2026

Time: 13:00 – 17:30 BST

Venue: London, venue to be confirmed upon invitation to the event

Eligibility Requirements:

• Are interested in exploring a career in Quantitative Finance
• Are pursuing a Master’s or PhD in a STEM, Quantitative Finance or related discipline and expect to graduate in 2026 or 2027
• Have strong Python programming skills
• Enjoy solving complex problems through analytical reasoning and quantitative analysis

Registration Deadline

Please complete your registration by 23:55 BST on Sunday, 20th September 2026. This event is by invitation only and you will be required to submit a CV as part of your registration. Successful applicants will be invited to attend by Thursday, 24th September 2026.  Please note that travel expenses will not be reimbursed for this event.