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Trading Strategy & Research Associate

Morgan Stanley

Location

New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

$100,000 - $135,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval-23% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The role focuses on conducting quantitative research related to market dynamics and trading signals to enhance portfolio implementation and execution. The Trading Strategy and Research Team collaborates with various departments to translate market intelligence into actionable insights. This position involves applying statistical methods to develop analytical tools and frameworks that support the trading organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing datasets, conducting analysis, and validating findings to inform strategic initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitatively rigorous discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, or Finance.
  • Strong foundation in statistics and quantitative analysis, including regression analysis and hypothesis testing.
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with large datasets; familiarity with SQL or similar data tools is beneficial.
  • Ability to structure analytical problems and interpret quantitative results with rigor.
  • Strong interest in financial markets, trading, and portfolio implementation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate quantitative analysis into practical insights.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct quantitative research on market behavior and trading dynamics to develop insights relevant to portfolio implementation and execution.
  • Translate research findings into analytical frameworks and practical applications that support the team's strategic perspectives.
  • Source, construct, and maintain datasets required to support research and analytical initiatives.
  • Develop quantitative models, analytical tools, and scalable processes to support research and execution analysis.
  • Conduct bespoke analysis and prepare materials for portfolio managers, traders, and senior management.
  • Maintain high standards of analytical rigor, including disciplined methodology and validation of results.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

104

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

765

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-23%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+6%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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