Institutional Consulting Analyst
• Functioned as team analyst for three advisors and institutional consultants with nearly $3 billion in assets under management.• Performed all research functions for the team. Covered managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, liquid alternatives, and private alternatives. Generated original market and securities research. Synthesized original research with firm research as needed.• Created a behavioral based philosophy and a bias-free fund selection process.• Conceptualized and executed the team’s Liability Driven Investment (LDI) strategy for our defined benefit clients. Constructed custom portfolio glide paths. Initiated and retained firm-wide coverage for Morgan Stanley’s only approved custom bond strategy specifically for LDI.• Ran a low volatility portfolio for private investors with full personal discretion. Assisted in the management of several other client strategies by providing research, recommendations, and trading. Voted on the team’s investment committee for large fund changes. Provided quantitative research for stock based portfolios.• Introduced an asset allocation based tax strategy for high net worth clients.• Attended and helped to conduct client meetings.