Equity Research Internship
Before we get to know you, please be sure to get to know us! Read more and learn about how Parametric fits within Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Learn more at https://www.parametricportfolio.com/about
Who we are: Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division. 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 offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients’ core holdings. As a fiduciary, Parametric encourages companies to provide greater transparency around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and rectify clear lapses in oversight. Clients trust us to represent their interests through our investment stewardship activities.
Our culture is based on the principles of Accountability, Advancement, Representation, and Inclusive Culture. We offer several employee networking groups such as: Women in Leadership, Pride +, Mosaic Multicultural.
The work environment is hybrid with most jobs working in office 2-3 days a week and others at home.
Duration: June 9th to August 15th, 2025
Office Location: Seattle
Salary set at $33.50 per hour. Position is not eligible for benefits.
A Research Intern is responsible for providing analysis and quantitative modeling to support Parametric’s investment products and new product development.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Construct and manipulate large data sets in order to perform quantitative analysis
- Conduct back-testing and data analysis
- Assist with research into current market trends and environment
- Develop and maintain investment algorithms
- Assist other investment professionals in the development and maintenance of models that support investment strategies
- Enhance the team’s research culture by being inquisitive, asking thoughtful questions, challenging assumptions, providing feedback and peer review, and finding consensus through debate
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Current student with expected graduation date in either Dec. 2025 or 2026 progressing towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree with a concentration in finance, economics, statistics, math, computer science, or a related field
- Proficiency in Excel and understanding of basic data modeling coding language (Python preferred)
- The ability to work with large data sets
- The ability to work on a team and to work autonomously on projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in investment and financial markets