Hiring: Equity Research – Analyst/Associate, Hardlines, Broadlines & Food Retail (New York) Company: Morgan Stanley Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:40:28 Target Skills & Keywords : CFA, Capital Markets, Fixed Income, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Python About the job Experience: •1-3 years of professional experience in equity research, investment banking, or capital markets •3 years of professional experience in equity research, investment banking, or capital markets Required Skills: •Create and maintain earnings, valuation, and industry models, leveraging skills in accounting, finance, and economics •Translate company, industry, consumer, market, and alternative data into insightful research reports with clear investment debates, differentiated conclusions, and actionable stock calls •Write research reports for initiations of coverage, data analysis, earnings results, company updates, and industry news •Develop and maintain relationships with investor relations personnel, management of companies under coverage, industry specialists, and other key leaders of opinion •Engage with institutional investors by responding to in-depth questions, addressing bespoke requests, and helping communicate the team’s highest-conviction views •Support internal sales and trading teams with timely analysis of sector breaking news •Adopt and apply AI-enabled research tools judiciously to accelerate information gathering, model maintenance, data analysis, and workflow execution while maintaining analytical rigor, source verification, and quality control •Conduct industry diligence and primary research through surveys, expert conference calls, and channel checks to evaluate industry trends Qualifications: •Proven experience using Excel to build and maintain financial models; advanced Excel proficiency is required •Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analysis clearly, defend conclusions, and contribute positively in client-facing discussions •Demonstrated interest in public markets and a genuine curiosity about what drives stock performance, investor debates, and valuation •Curiosity about retail, consumer behavior, brand dynamics, competitive positioning, pricing, category trends, and how these factors translate into revenue growth, margins, valuation, and stock performance •Comfort adopting AI-enabled tools and new technologies to improve research efficiency, with the judgment to verify outputs, protect data integrity, and apply tools appropriately •Demonstrated strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy •Demonstrated capacity to adapt quickly and work well under pressure •High EQ, strong personal drive, intellectual curiosity, organizational discipline, and a team-oriented mindset •Strong PowerPoint skills are required, and experience with Python is a plus but not required •CFA designation or progress toward CFA preferred Compensation: •$125,000 per year •$200,000 per year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!