Equity Research Associate/VP - Life Insurance

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. Equity Research 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 looking for an Associate‑level or VP‑level team member to join our Life Insurance Team. The primary responsibilities are but are not limited to: Create and maintain earnings, valuation and industry models leveraging skills in accounting, finance and economics. Perform reserve analysis, and actuarial valuation reports based on filings. Write research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, earnings results, and industry news. Interact with institutional investors, respond to requests for models 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. Qualifications - External Preferred but not required: 2+ years of professional experience in Life Insurance Industry, Insurance Consulting, Rating Agency, Equity Research, Investment Banking, Capital Markets or Actuarial background. Experience utilizing Excel to Build / Maintain Financial models, an advanced level of excel proficiency is expected and required. Experience writing in a professional capacity, e.g. crafting equity research notes / correspondence; presentation and/or development of industry reports. Expected to be adaptable and have the ability to work well under pressure. Strong attention to detail is a must. Life insurance industry experience is a plus. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $200,000 per year for Associate, and between $225,000 and $250,000 per year for VP, 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. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet). #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co