Assistant Equity Trader - Parametric at Morgan Stanley Seattle, WA

About the Role

Assist the trading desk with daily trading department functions. This role is part of Parametric’s hybrid working model, which includes working in the office three days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days. Office locations:
Seattle, WA;
Boston, MA;
Alpharetta, GA;
Edina, MN.

• Execute equity trades across various trading systems/platforms (Common Stock, ADRs, ETFs, Mutual Funds).
• Assist with reporting requirements internally and externally.
• Maintain day‑to‑day relationships with a wide range of brokers, custodians, and vendors.
• Handle 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 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. Employees who actively trade personal accounts, friends, or family accounts will be prohibited from doing so.

Salary range: $70,000 – $140,000 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, which may include a discretionary bonus component. Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, health savings account, dependent day‑care savings account, life insurance, disability and other insurance plans, paid time off, parental leave, vacation days, paid holidays, 401(k), and short/long‑term disability.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet). The firm ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.