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E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley · 3 months ago

Digital Assets Strategist, Vice President/Executive Director

New York, New York, United States of America

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$225K/yr - $300K/yr

5+ years exp

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Digital Assets Strategist will lead research efforts focused on blockchain technology and its ecosystem, aiming to build thought leadership in the digital assets space.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Creating a comprehensive research framework for evaluating digital assets and investment strategies, including directional views on cryptocurrencies

Authoring high-impact publications that analyze cryptocurrency markets, fund flows, and trading strategies

Publishing timely updates on market structure, custody infrastructure, crypto mining, staking, payments, and emerging blockchain use cases

Collaborating across global research teams, including equity sector analysts, fixed income and FX strategists, and economists, to integrate digital asset insights into broader market views

Engaging regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including institutional investors, wealth management teams, and firm leadership, to communicate research findings and strategic perspectives

Qualification

Digital assets expertiseFinancial modelingProfessional writingCFA designationAdaptability under pressureCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in sell-side/buy side/or crypto industry research covering cryptocurrencies and related financial instruments

Experience in equity research is a strong plus

Proven ability to build and maintain financial models using Excel; advanced proficiency is required

Demonstrated experience in professional writing, e.g. equity research notes, investor correspondence, and/or industry reports

Ability to adapt quickly and perform under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Strong communication skills across variety of audiences

Preferred

CFA designation is a plus

Preferred Level: Vice President or Executive Director at peer firms; candidates with equivalent experience from buy-side institutions or relevant industry roles will also be considered