Equity Research - Networking Equipment​/Communication Software Analyst​/Associate

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 2,900 stocks; our economists, strategists and fixed‑income analysts cover all major regions and other asset classes around the globe.

The Equity Research department is responsible for researching macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions, along with company fundamentals. It also collects and analyses financial information to make investment recommendations on stocks in specific sectors. Research analysts build financial models to explore alternative scenarios, examine industries and communicate with companies and investors. Equity Research team members discuss their analysis and investment recommendations in research notes.

A career in investment research at Morgan Stanley demands a commitment to excellence and a passion for the markets as well as the highest level of integrity.

We are currently seeking an Analyst or Associate to join our Networking Equipment team.

• Creation and maintenance of earnings, valuation and industry models leveraging skills in accounting, finance and economics.
• Assist in writing research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, earnings results, and industry news.
• Collaboration between multiple teams within TMT for assistance / generation of larger industry reports.
• Interest in and ability to leverage all available resources and build outside relationships to create differentiated content for writing research reports (company‑specific or industry).
• Interact with institutional investors, responding to requests for models, reports and data analysis.
• Keep abreast of industry‑related news flow. Analyze implications of news/industry developments to companies under coverage.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investor relations personnel and management of companies under coverage.
• Conduct industry diligence and primary research through surveys, expert conference calls, and various channel checks to evaluate industry trends.
• Assist internal sales and trading teams in the timely analysis of breaking news in the sector.
• The candidate should a strong interest in Equity Research and, ideally, in the Networking Equipment & Communication Software sector.
• The candidate should have 1 to 5 years of experience in Research, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Accounting, or Financial Services.
• Desire / ability to build relationships with investors, company management, and industry contacts.
• Outstanding financial acumen, including experience utilizing Excel to build and maintain financial models.
• Experience writing in a professional capacity, e.g. crafting equity research notes / correspondence; presentation and/or development of industry reports.
• Candidates are expected to be adaptable, work well under pressure, and multitask / reprioritize as needed.
• Strong attention to detail is a must.
• High energy, self‑motivated, creative, curious, organized and strong focus on teamwork.

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