Research – Latam Economist, Associate

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Research

Morgan Stanley Investment Research is uniquely committed to being an essential part of our clients' investment process. We strive to be the sell-side research provider that best understands the buy side. Through relevant and timely conversations with leading investors, we focus resources on risk-reward essentials: identifying the investor debates, assessing the potential outcomes, and uncovering the evidence our clients need to validate their investment decisions. Our equity analysts cover some 3,000 stocks; our economists, strategists and fixed income analysts cover all major regions and other asset classes around the globe.

We are seeking an experienced Associate to join the Latin America economics team, reporting to the Chief LatAm Economist, based in New York.

The Associate in this position will be responsible for a variety of analyses, building econometric models to understand/explain LatAm macroeconomic phenomena and explore LatAm macro themes. This role includes scope for further development that would include independent client-facing presentations and attendance at morning meetings with Morgan Stanley’s sales force.

Responsibilities Include

• Handling internal and external client requests
• Building and maintaining econometric models
• Participating in proprietary research projects, which may include survey work and ad-hoc modeling
• Producing research reports and model forecasts on a regular basis
• Participating in weekly conference calls and attending morning sales and trading meetings

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Ideally 3+ years of economics industry/field experience strongly preferred
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others
• Advanced business writing skills; ability to produce clear and concise written English
• Strong aptitude for quantitative and econometric analysis
• Masters in Economics preferred but not required; strong academic background in macroeconomics, econometrics, and statistics a must
• High level of initiative to find a way in unstructured and stressful situations

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $1500,000 and $200,000 per year for Associate level at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

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Posting Date

Jun 13, 2023

Primary Location

Americas-United States of America-New York-New York

Education Level

Master's Degree

Job

Research

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Level

Associate