2026 Quantitative Finance Fixed Income Internship (Budapest)

In the Fixed Income division we work in fast-paced and constantly changing global markets to assess and manage risk trade securities manage relationships with clients and structure and execute innovative transactions.

Since 1935 Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

During this internship you will have the opportunity to get an insight into trading and lending activities at a market-leading financial services firm. You will join the Securitized Products Structuring team and can work in a flexible arrangement 20/30/40 hours per week.

Upon joining successful candidates will be provided with comprehensive training on the Global ABS market. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the securitization process from portfolio analysis through capital structure optimization to deal closing with significant responsibilities.

Structurers build computational models to help issuers and investors optimize transaction economics and quantify sources of value and risk. The team is active both in the primary and secondary markets of these products and works closely with its counterparties in London and New York.

We are looking for candidates who are interested in a long-term career in Securitized Products. Successful candidates will have opportunities for career progression and growth in the Institutional Securities Group.

We offer:

• Unique opportunity to be an integral part of the global fixed income business while working with trading desks and capital markets teams on securitization and loan portfolio sale advisory projects;
• Technical and professional on-the-job training in securitized products and structured credit;
• Enriching challenges that provide opportunities for continuous learning and advancement;
• An introduction to Morgan Stanley and the global financial markets.

You will:

• Model existing and design new mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities;
• Analyze and engineer a variety of financial products across the credit spectrum;
• Use third-party and proprietary platforms to optimize deal structures;
• Collaborate on projects with different functions in London or New York.

You have:

• Ongoing BSc or MSc studies in Economics Finance Financial Mathematics or Engineering;
• Fluency in English both written and verbal;
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills;
• Strong finance or accounting background as well as basic knowledge of loan and credit products;
• Computer skills: confident user of Excel some coding experience is a plus (e.g. VBA Python).

Application process:
If you are interested in the above opportunity please apply by submitting your CV in English.
Although application deadlines are in place candidates are encouraged to apply early as recruitment is conducted on an ongoing basis.

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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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 fuelled 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. Theres 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 into your browser.