Portfolio Manager - Parametric

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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.

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for management of custom client portfolios within Parametric’s Overlay Solutions team.

• Assist with the day‑to‑day management of the firm’s client portfolios. Requires trading across multiple asset classes in a variety of instruments, including futures, swaps, options, FX, equities, and fixed income.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in the management of client relationships. This collaboration will require regular contact with clients/consultants and a thorough understanding of their investment objectives to identify solutions to solve client portfolio risks. Often involves in‑depth analysis to understand relative pricing across various markets.
• Assist with research in support of the firm’s investment strategies.
• Participate in the production of research white papers and similar publications related to investment strategies.
• Identify areas to improve efficiency and risk control throughout the implementation process, as well as ongoing daily risk mitigation (e.g., maintaining up‑to‑date procedures, self‑reporting errors and following all trade approval checks).
• Stay current on market developments and related literature particularly as it pertains to overlay strategies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• CFA charter designation is highly preferred.
• 7+ years of fund sponsor staff, consultant, portfolio manager, derivatives sales/trading, or related experience preferred.
• In‑depth understanding of listed derivatives, OTC instruments, and ETFs is preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Proven ability to multi‑task and work effectively and collaboratively in a high‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Bloomberg.

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Salary range for the position: $115,000–$225,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award and participation in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, health savings account, dependent day‑care savings account, life insurance, disability and other insurance plans, paid time off (including sick leave consistent with state and local law, parental leave and 20…