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Morgan Stanley:
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Emerging Markets Team:
The Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Team manages approximately $14 billion across a range of investment strategies. The team analyzes the macroeconomic and political environments of more than one hundred countries and translates these fundamental views into investment ideas. Our research process leverages traditional news and crowd-sourced media, economic data releases, relationships with economists and political analysts, and on the ground travel to meet with policy makers and in-country experts. We exploit both long and short investment opportunities and use a variety of sovereign bonds, currencies, equities, and other cash and derivative instruments in order to execute our strategies. Our team is made up of highly motivated professionals with diverse backgrounds who complement our global perspective.

Research Associate Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth fundamental research on Asia countries and regions, including analysis of macroeconomic data and politics, and communicate insights and recommendations to Analysts and Portfolio Managers.
• Independently prepare daily and weekly news summaries for Analysts and Portfolio Managers by monitoring various news sources in Asia.
• Prepare detailed country research reports and present findings to investment team.
• Partake in research and due diligence conference calls and meetings and be prepared to lead meeting if necessary.
• Monitor economic data releases and keep current the team’s proprietary economic database.
• Maintain proprietary research and contact database.
• Be available for travel for research purposes as required by business needs.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record.
• Prior economic or political analysis experience a plus.
• Demonstrated interests in economics, politics, and/or international affairs.
• Foreign language skills and experience living, studying or working abroad or a plus.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills. Ability to function reliably, independently, and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel proficiency. Python and Tableau skills are desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative analysis.
• Must be proactive, self-motivated individual, with an excellent work ethic, strong-ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Plans to attend a graduate program in economics, international affairs, public policy,

business, or similar advanced degree program in 3 – 4 years.

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.