JobsPhD Quantitative Strat - Institutional Equity - Vice President
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PhD Quantitative Strat - Institutional Equity - Vice President

Morgan Stanley

Location

New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/16/2026

Compensation

$225,000 - $250,000 per year

PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.5%·Filings 951·New hires 266·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The role focuses on the development, validation, and management of quantitative solutions for production trading systems at Morgan Stanley. It involves using mathematics and empirical simulation for sensitivity analysis and edge-case detection. The position requires effective communication of quantitative and mathematical implementations to non-technical users. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

  • Strong mathematical skills are essential.
  • Technical proficiency is required.
  • A PhD in a mathematics-related subject is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate quantitative solutions for trading systems.
  • Perform sensitivity analysis and edge-case detection using mathematics and empirical simulation.
  • Design, develop, and test optimization problem specifications.
  • Communicate quant/math implementations to non-technical users.

Benefits

  • 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.

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