2019 Investment Management Summer Analyst Program - Hedge Fund of Funds (West Conshohocken)
Placement and Duration:
The Investment Management Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week program consisting of one week of training with all Investment Management Summer Analysts and nine weeks working within a specific group. During the 10-week program, Summer Analysts experience the culture and atmosphere of Morgan Stanley by performing a role similar to a Full-Time Analyst.
Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners (AIP) is a leading alternative asset manager with an extensive and strong track record, a global investment scope, and assets under management of $30+ billion. AIP is seeking a Summer Analyst for its private equity investment team located in suburban Philadelphia.
The Hedge Fund of Funds team is seeking an individual who will assist in identifying risk premia investments for a commingled fund(s) and customized mandates for institutional investors.
The candidate will report directly to a senior member of the team responsible for investment in risk premia strategies. This position is located in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will play a key role in the investment process.
Training Program:
Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s training program consists of a curriculum designed to equip Summer Analysts with the fundamental skills they need in order to be successful. The program is one week long and includes a Firmwide orientation, business overviews, professional development, technical training and networking events. A speaker series is also a part of the overall training and is run throughout the duration of the program.
Responsibilities:
- Support the investment process in identifying compelling risk premia investments across a wide range of providers.
Investment Execution:
- Collaborate with other functional areas in coordinating the various operational aspects of risk premia investing.
Investment Monitoring:
- Review and analyze monthly performance, commentaries, and risk reports
- Help maintain comprehensive universes to facilitate peer group analysis and strategy research
- Participate in strategy reviews and in preparation of associated presentations for the Investment Committee.
- Current Junior in a four year bachelor’s degree program with superior academic performance
- Exceptional academic performance and strong analytical skills
- Genuine enthusiasm for financial markets, macroeconomics, and alternatives investing
- Coursework in fixed income mathematics, derivatives valuation, and security analysis desirable
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Outstanding work ethic, self-motivated with good interpersonal skills
Qualifications/ Skills/ Requirements:
- Current Junior in a four year bachelor’s degree program with superior academic performance
- Exceptional academic performance and strong analytical skills
- Genuine enthusiasm for financial markets, macroeconomics, and alternatives investing
- Coursework in fixed income mathematics, derivatives valuation, and security analysis desirable
This Program is closed to applications.