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Morgan Stanley (QDS & PDT)

Morgan Stanley's Quantitative and Derivative Strategies (QDS) group and other quant teams are highly regarded in the industry. Their quantitative teams develop pricing models, risk analytics, and trading strategies across equities, fixed income, FX, and commodities. Morgan Stanley also has a strong electronic trading division and was previously home to the legendary PDT (Process Driven Trading) group that later became PDT Partners.

Headquarters

New York, NY

Employees

80,000+

Entry-Level Pay (est.)

$150K – $250K

Senior Pay (est.)

$300K – $500K

Roles at Morgan Stanley (QDS & PDT)

Quantitative AnalystSoftware EngineerRisk AnalystQuantitative Developer

Key Skills Required

PythonC++Stochastic CalculusFinancial EngineeringMachine Learning

How to Get Hired

Morgan Stanley recruits through campus events and online applications. The process includes HireVue interviews, coding assessments, and Super Day interviews. They offer summer analyst/associate internships and full-time positions in quantitative finance, technology, and risk. Strong math and programming skills are essential.

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Compensation at Morgan Stanley (QDS & PDT)

Bands below are industry estimates from aggregated public signals—not confirmed by Morgan Stanley (QDS & PDT). Actual offers depend on role, office, performance, and year.

Entry-Level / Graduate (estimated total)

$150K – $250K

Typically base plus bonus; varies widely

Senior / Experienced (estimated total)

$300K – $500K

Typically base plus bonus; varies widely

Source: levels.fyi / Glassdoor

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