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Morgan StanleyLondonInternship
2026 Quantitative Finance Off-Cycle Internship (London)
Morgan Stanley offers a 6 or 9-month Quantitative Finance Off-Cycle Internship in London for students or recent graduates. Interns work with front office strategists to develop quantitative models and strategies, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.
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Program Details
- Duration: 6 or 9 months with possible team rotations.
- Designed for students needing a long-term internship or recent graduates.
- Work alongside quantitative specialists in front office strategist teams.
- Engage directly with sales and trading desks and other firm functions.
- Apply quantitative skills to develop strategies, technologies, and efficiencies.
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Responsibilities
- Work closely with desks across business lines, focusing on revenue generation.
- Roles include Electronic Trading, Desk, Modelling, and Data Strategists.
- Electronic Trading: optimize algorithmic trading and client execution costs.
- Desk Strategists: develop and optimize trading strategies using statistical techniques.
- Modelling Strategists: create pricing models and hedging strategies.
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Training
- On-the-job training and one-on-one sessions on data resources and models.
- Curriculum covers market, product knowledge, and technical training.
- Exposure to sales, trading, and management throughout the program.
- Assigned a mentor for career guidance and corporate transition support.
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Qualifications
- Master's or PhD level degree, graduated in 2025 or graduating in 2026.
- Background in mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science, or related field.
- Knowledge of Python, Scala, Java, KDB/q, C++, or similar programming languages.
- Strong interest in financial markets and teamwork in fast-paced environments.
- Curiosity, creativity, pragmatic problem-solving, and attention to detail.