Assistant Trader - Parametric

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit

Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what's important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs.

We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.

This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.

Assist the trading desk with daily trading department functions.

• Execute trades across various trading systems/platforms
• Assist with reporting requirements internally and externally
• Maintain day-to-day relationships with a wide range of brokers, custodians, and vendors
• Additional operational responsibilities as required

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in the financial services industry
• Knowledge of capital markets
• Knowledge of APL Fiserv, VESTMARK, and Bloomberg systems a plus
• Derivatives and/or Fixed Income experience/knowledge a plus
• Proficient with Excel and VBA
• Python, SQL familiarity desired
• Ability to use ChatGPT or Co-pilot to create efficiency in your work a plus
• Strong Initiative, desire for self-improvement and continued learning
• Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

• Consistent with SEC regulations Parametric has a code of ethics that limits personal trading. If you actively trade your personal account, friends and family accounts you will be prohibited from doing so as an employee of Parametric.

Parametric believes each member of our organization makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications. It is our expectation that every member of our team will offer his/her/their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our client services.

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Salary range for the position: $78,/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus…