FXEM COO – Financial Resource Optimization Assoc

Job Title: FXEM COO Financial Resource Optimization Analyst/Associate

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 manages risk trade securities and structure as well as execute innovative transactions in the fast-paced and constantly changing global markets. The Commodities Division is a market leader across a broad range of commodities markets with expertise in areas including client risk management financing solutions and investor products Sales & Trading.

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.

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.

Role & Team Overview:

We are seeking a commercially minded and analytically strong professional to serve as COO with a focus on CFO-aligned responsibilities. This role will drive initiatives across liquidity management funding strategy balance sheet optimization and regulatory capital efficiency. The ideal candidate will partner closely with Finance Treasury and Trading to deliver actionable insights and execution support across financial resource management and regulatory initiatives.

What will you be doing

• Lead initiatives to optimize balance sheet usage including capital allocation liquidity buffers and funding mix
• Drive RWA efficiency through trade strategy client prioritization and capital recycling
• Partner with Trading and Strats to generate and evaluate trade ideas that reduce UMR and Initial Margin (IM) exposure
• Oversee financial resource reporting and analytics including capital liquidity and funding dashboards
• Collaborate with Finance and Treasury on forecasting stress testing and scenario planning
• Support regulatory deliverables and internal governance related to capital and liquidity (e.g. CCAR Basel internal limits)
• Coordinate across Sales Trading Finance Risk and Legal to align on financial optimization goals
• Monitor and communicate performance against financial targets including ROE PBT margin and balance sheet usage

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Strong understanding of financial resource management (RWA liquidity funding capital)
• Familiarity with UMR IM and derivatives margin frameworks
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills; ability to influence across functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced high-stakes environment

Preferred Experience:

• Background in Finance Treasury COO or Capital Management roles
• Experience with regulatory capital frameworks and liquidity risk management
• Familiarity with FXEM or broader Fixed Income products

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 18months and performing satisfactorilybeforeapplying 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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley we raise manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed 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.

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.