Equity Research - Consumer Staples Analyst/Associate

$150,000 - $200,000/Yr

Morgan Stanley - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

5,001-10,000 employees

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Equity Research - Consumer Staples Analyst/Associate role at Morgan Stanley involves conducting in-depth research and analysis of the consumer staples sector, including beverages, household products, and food. The position requires building financial models, writing research reports, and interacting with institutional investors to provide insights and recommendations based on market trends and company fundamentals. This role is critical in supporting the investment process for clients and requires a strong commitment to excellence and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain earnings, valuation, and industry models leveraging skills in accounting, finance, and economics.
• Write research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, earnings results, and industry news.
• Interact with institutional investors, responding to requests for models and data analysis.
• Keep abreast of industry-related news flow and 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.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of professional experience in Equity Research, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Commodities, and/or the CPG Industry.
• Experience utilizing Excel to build/maintain financial models; 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.
• Strong PowerPoint skills are required.
• Expected to be adaptable and have the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail is a must.

Nice-to-haves

• Consumer Products / CPG and/or food & beverage sector experience is a plus.
• CFA is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential commission earnings and discretionary bonuses.
• Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.