Job description
Listed Commodities Sales & Execution Trader – Associate
Job Number:
3234237
POSTING DATE: Mar 23, 2023
PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London
EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's Degree
JOB: Investment Banking
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Associate
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.
What will you be doing?
As a Commodity Sales Execution Trader in Morgan Stanley's Prime Brokerage business the candidate will be responsible for the execution of listed commodities futures and options trades across global electronic trading platforms for Morgan Stanley clients.
The position is also jointly responsible for supporting and growing the Listed Derivatives business, part of the Prime Brokerage division, within Morgan Stanley. This will require budgetary decisions on the expenses required to achieve growth, advise, and develop strategic initiatives to enhance growth, and generate an independent revenue stream that is complimentary to the existing business.
The candidate will interact with institutional clients such as hedge funds, pension funds, asset managers, and index replicators on commodities futures markets providing services such as market color, investment themes, delivering Morgan Stanley house research, and possible trade ideas
What we’re looking for:
The ideal candidate will source liquidity and pricing for clients where appropriate in all commodity markets using an extensive list of client contacts.
They will have the ability to produce daily written notes with a roundup of market activity, opportunities, and news to be read by a global distribution list of investment professionals.
Carrying out detailed analysis of financial derivatives positioning to report on investor trends and sentiment to a corporate and institutional client base.
Skills that will help you in the role:
Knowledge of in house and external trading platforms to advise clients on system use, algorithmic trading tools, and option activities will be essential.
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.