eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Morgan Stanley

• Location

  China-Hong Kong

• Remuneration

  not disclosed

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  21 Nov 2008

• eFC Ref no

  440428

See job description below

Position Category: Research

Position Title: Research HK, Project Executive, Snr Associate

Job Level: Senior Associate

Location: Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

Position Description:
Morgan Stanley is looking to recruit an experienced market research project executive to join a new global team. The incumbent would be applying the field of market research to investment issues. This is an area of recent growth and high interest among the investment community. The person would work closely with Morgan Stanley analysts and Morgan Stanley's clients. They will be part of a global high-growth entrepreneurial team with an opportunity to set up a new capability for the firm.

The role will involve managing all phases of market research including vendor selection, sample design, questionnaire design, data processing, weighting of results, analysis of results and delivery to clients. They will be responsible for communicating with clients in terms of project objectives, delivering progress reports, delivering results and answering questions.

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services company with a world-class reputation and a unique balance between institutional and retail capabilities. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together we share a common set of values embedded in integrity, excellence and strong team ethics. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.


Skills Required:
The successful candidate will have experience within the market research field as listed below. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience executing quantitative market research in multiple industries and among multiple audiences (consumers, physician, B2B). Experience in Asia, particularly China, is a big plus:


• Experience of managing multiple projects in a high pressured environment
• Questionnaire and sample design
• Analysing and interpreting results
• Experience of a range of quantitative research methodologies
• Applying market research techniques to a wide array of business decisions (including marketing strategy, new product development, strategic planning, investment in new businesses)
• Familiarity with statistical software
• An advanced degree in business or market research would be preferred

In addition, applicants must be detail-oriented, self motivated/resourceful, have experience communicating with people at all levels, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.


Skills Desired:
• Ability to speak, read, and write Mandarin

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fair treatment, regardless of background.