Job description
Client Financing Trader - Associate / VP
Job Number:
3237965
POSTING DATE: Jun 22, 2023
PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London
JOB: Investment Banking/Sales/Trading/Research
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Vice President
DESCRIPTION
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We 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.
Department Profile:
The Fixed Income Division is comprised of Interest Rate and Currency Products, Credit Products and Distribution. Professionals in the Division assess and actively manage risk, trade securities, and structure as well as execute innovative transactions in the fast-paced and constantly changing global markets.
From the largest global institutions to innovative new hedge funds, investors come to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading, and market-making services in almost every type of financial instruments including stocks, bonds, derivatives, foreign exchange, and commodities. Our professionals provide liquidity and content to clients around the world, actively assessing and managing risk, trading securities, and planning and executing transactions in the fast-changing markets. As the needs of our clients become increasingly complex, we often develop customized solutions.
What will you be doing?
- Responsible for trading and risk management across Repo, Cash, Derivatives and Short-end Interest Rates Instruments
- Providing timely, in-depth market updates internally and to clients
- Generating trade ideas to help enhance the franchise
- Liaising with sales teams to identify gaps and address them
- Developing and maintaining client relationships
- Optimising internal utilities, developing current tools and leading on the creation of new ones #LI-KF1
QUALIFICATIONS
What we’re looking for:
- Proven record of experience with Securities
- Experience Market-making and managing risks
- Extensive knowledge of Fixed Income products
- FX Swaps or STIRT experience
- Experience in funding market equities
- Demonstrated ability of writing comprehensive trading colour and making presentations on trading ideas and strategies
- Excellent networker who is comfortable liaising with clients, sales, and other traders
- Strong analytical and risk management skills, coding/programming skills a plus
Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
This role is deemed as a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
Flexible work statement:
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Internal Applicants:
Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.
Equal opportunities statement:
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.