2027 Institutional Equity Derivatives Trading and Structuring Summer Analyst Program – In-Person Summit (New York)

This in-person event serves as the primary pipeline to the 2027 Institutional Equity Derivatives Trading and Structuring Summer Analyst Program (Track 2). Selected candidates will participate in in-person interviews for the 2027 Track 2 Summer Analyst Program.

Morgan Stanleys Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a world leader in the origination distribution and trading of equity equity-linked and equity-derivative securities. The Division services a global Institutional client base providing clients with innovative product solutions that help to generate alpha within their portfolios.

The Equity Derivatives Trading and Structuring Summit is an invite-only in-person event for quantitative technically-inclined students who are interested in pursuing an internship and career in Equity Derivatives Trading and Structuring.

Derivatives Trading and Structuring is responsible for the generation and facilitation of liquidity as well as innovative product and trading solutions across a variety of Derivative products including Equity Options (both exchange- listed and over the counter) Securitized Derivatives and Convertible Bonds. Products and services are delivered across a full range of distribution channels including our corporate retail and institutional clients. Some of our Derivatives Trading & Structuring desks include:
Baskets
ETFs
Exotics
Single Name Options
Structuring
Quantitative Derivatives Strategies (QDS)

Event Dates: Thursday April 9 and Friday April 10 2026

Event Overview

• This is an invite-only on-site event hosted by Morgan Stanley representatives
• Networking opportunity with employees across the Equity Derivatives Trading and Structuring Desks
• Selected candidates will participate in in-person interviews for the 2027 Institutional Equity Derivatives Trading and Structuring Summer Analyst Program (Track 2)

Requirements

• You are pursuing an undergraduate degree with a technical proficiency in areas such as: Mathematics Statistics Physics Computer Science and Engineering with a graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028
• You enjoy solving complex problems that require deep analytical reasoning and quantitative analysis
• You are familiar with coding languages such as Python Q R SQL VBA C Java MATLAB or Scala
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills
• You are collaborative a quick learner adaptable a multi-tasker and possesses a strong work ethic

Application Details

Deadline to Apply:March 1 at 11:55 p.m. ET

• Eligible participants must:
  • Currently be enrolled at a four-year accredited institution and provide their resume with a current GPA
  • Have not yet accepted a 2027 Summer Internship offer and do not plan to do so before April 2026
  • Have availability for an in-person event on Thursday April 9 and Friday April 10

In order to be considered a complete application students must submit an application and complete a HireVue (instructions emailed upon submission of application). Eligible applicants will then be sent an additional online assessment. Applicants will need to complete the assessment by the given deadline in order to be considered.

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