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In the Institutional Equity Division - Quantitative Finance division, we provide critical quantitative strategies and solutions for businesses across Equities business to optimize trading tools and processes. Strong quantitative talent is the backbone for many businesses at Morgan Stanley. Whether creating customized, complex investment solutions for clients, developing trading strategies using machine learning techniques, or collaborating with AI researchers at our Data Center of Excellence to build state-of-the-art algorithms, the quantitative expertise embodied by our team has separated us from our peers. Internship Programs The internship is an intensive 10-week program that provides Summer Analysts / Associates the opportunity to work alongside full-time professionals on impactful, innovative quantitative projects. The multi-faceted programs feature senior teach-in sessions, divisional speaker series, product area training, networking events, and community service. With individual coaching and continuous feedback, the program enables Summer Analysts / Associates to gain hands-on experience and better understand what a long-term career at Morgan Stanley can look like. Role and Responsibilities Depending on team placement, Summer Analysts / Associates may work in one of the following areas: Desk Strategists sit on trading desks and develop models and strategies to support trading decisions, analyze and manage risk for existing positions, and build pricing and market models Market Modelers enhance the Firms ability to manage risk and generate returns by developing mathematical finance frameworks, valuation models, and hedging strategies Core Analytics teams develop domain-specific languages, algorithms, analytic libraries, and tools used to specify, value, trade, and process financial positions Model Standards and Enforcement teams work with strategists, market modelers, Market Risk, and the Firms Chief Risk Officer organization to define and enforce standards for models used in valuation Qualifications and Skills You are pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree with an expected graduation date between October 2027 and July 2028 Studying Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline Experience with coding languages such as Python, Q/KDB+, R, SQL, VBA, C++, or Java is a strong advantage Enjoy solving complex problems that require deep analytical reasoning and quantitative analysis A strong interest in finance and financial markets Analytical and adaptive, a strong multi-tasker, a collaborative team player, and possess a strong work ethic Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Fluency in English is required Please note: Candidates with more advanced academic backgrounds or relevant experience may be considered for Associate-level roles. Internship Period Summer Analyst / Associate Program: 10 weeks between June and August 2027. Application Process and Deadline Application process may vary by location but typically follows: CV Assessment On-Demand Video Interview & Online Assessment Superday Application deadline 1: Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 23:55 HKT Application deadline 2: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 23:55 HKT We recruit on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. What you can expect from Morgan Stanley At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent 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, youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices.