The Quantitative Desk Strategist role at Morgan Stanley requires a blend of quantitative modeling skills, fixed income derivatives knowledge, and software development experience. This position is part of the Strats organization and collaborates closely with the trading desk to develop analytics for complex fixed income products. The focus is on building real-time risk systems that support trading decisions, requiring hands-on involvement and effective communication with both technical and non-technical audiences. The ideal candidate will translate market needs into practical models and scalable system designs.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics, or similar quantitative fields.
• Strong coding skills with a willingness to learn Scala quickly; prior Scala or Python experience is a strong plus.
• Solid foundation in probability, statistics, numerical methods, and data modeling.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly using data, mathematics, and practical examples.
• Curiosity about markets and willingness to learn bonds, ETFs, futures, and derivatives quickly.
• Strong ownership, practical judgment, and attention to detail.

• Develop quantitative models and analytics for pricing, risk, inventory, market impact, and trading performance.
• Build reliable tools and workflows used directly by traders and strategists.
• Analyze large, noisy, real-time datasets to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities.
• Explain model results, assumptions, limitations, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Partner closely with traders to improve decision-making across bonds, futures, ETFs, derivatives, and related products.
• Investigate P&L drivers and distinguish repeatable edge from temporary market conditions.
• Contribute to scalable systems that connect trading decisions across instruments, products, and regions.

• Morgan Stanley offers extensive benefits that support employees’ careers, health, finances, and families, including top-tier medical coverage, mental health support, generous parental leave, fertility and family-building benefits, and robust retirement and stock purchase plans. Employees also gain access to continuous learning and networking opportunities, volunteer and giving programs aligned with the firm’s values, and hundreds of lifestyle perks like discounted products, cultural and entertainment tickets, and commuter savings.