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Machine Learning Researcher

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New York, NY, USA
154K-213K Annually
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New York, NY, USA
154K-213K Annually
Senior level
Morgan Stanley seeks a Machine Learning Researcher to solve critical problems with innovative research. Responsibilities include applying machine learning techniques and strong communication skills within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of research experience and proficiency in statistical learning methods.
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Morgan Stanley's Machine Learning Research Department is responsible for working across the Firms many business units and technology teams to solve mission-critical problems. We are a highly motivated and collaborative team of scientists, technologists, and market practitioners.

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

We are seeking someone capable of independently tackling research problems that have commercial applications. Ideal candidates will be able to apply the technical expertise and research acumen cultivated in their academic careers to real-world financial and operating problems. Please see our research papers for more: https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/technology/machine-learning-research-team

What you’ll bring to the role:

These candidates will have a track record of exceptionally creative, hands-on, high-impact machine learning research and applications, evidenced by publications in competitive venues. We welcome candidates from both industry and academia, and at various levels of seniority, from Ph.D. students nearing graduation to established researchers. Broad experience across multiple fields is a plus.

  • Development experience in Python or R (C, C++, Java, etc is a plus)

  • Deep understanding of statistical learning methods

  • Strong communications and organizational skills

  • 4+ years of applicable research experience

  • Bachelor's degree required, Ph.D. desired

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $154,000 and $213,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

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