E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley · 7 hours ago
FID, SPG, Non-Agency Desk Strategist - VP
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is seeking a highly talented and motivated CMBS-focused trading desk strategist/analyst. The successful candidate will develop analytics, valuation frameworks, and investment insights to support secondary market trading and relative value analysis, while identifying actionable trading and investment opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with traders in a fast-paced, real-time trading environment, developing analytics, valuation frameworks, and investment insights to support secondary market trading and relative value analysis
Demonstrate a thorough, detail-oriented approach to commercial real estate and CMBS fundamentals, with the ability to proactively identify actionable trading and investment opportunities
Partner with traders and other desk stakeholders to deliver practical, business-driven solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, real estate, statistics, or a related discipline
3–5+ years of experience dedicated to CMBS, ideally as the primary focus of the role
Strong foundation in commercial real estate fundamentals, including: Property-level cash flow analysis (NOI, NCF), Cap rates, yield metrics, leverage and debt service ratios, Rent rolls, vacancy analysis, tenant quality, Comparables and market-level analysis across major CRE sectors (office, retail, industrial, hotel, etc.)
Familiarity with CMBS products and indices, including CMBX
Exposure to CMBS data and analytics platforms, ideally Intex and at least one of Trepp or CoStar
Ability to generate and articulate investment ideas and relative value views, both internally and externally
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights
High degree of self-motivation and ownership mindset
Preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., MS, MFE, MBA) in a related discipline
Working knowledge of Python, or alternatively strong proficiency in Excel/VBA, for data analysis and automation
Experience working with large datasets and performing ad-hoc analytical work
Familiarity with SQL or other database tools
Experience contributing to valuation models, scenario analysis, or stress testing frameworks
Benefits
Commission earnings
Incentive compensation
Discretionary bonuses
Other short and long-term incentive packages
Other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs
Company
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is a pioneer in the online brokerage industry.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-02-20Acquired
1996-08-16IPO
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