The Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a global leader in the origination distribution and trading of equity equity-linked and equity-derivative securities. The Firms equity Sales & Trading operations provide liquidity distribute content and create product solutions to help our clients generate DSP (Delta One Structured Products - Swaps) desk operates within Morgan Stanleys Prime Brokerage unit and provides delta one equity derivative exposure to the firms clients.
The team is looking to hire an analyst / associate level trader for the NY DSP Custom Baskets team is responsible for custom baskets execution thematic trading and risk management and client coverage focused on Hedge ideal candidate will have experience trading equity portfolios and an aptitude for finding market successful candidate will be joining a small team of seasoned traders that values both entrepreneurship and willingness to tackle complex with gaining exposure to numerous parts of the MS franchise businesses the candidate will assist in risk managing and trading strategies that span products and asset classes.
Additional Qualifications / Attributes desired:
Passion for markets
Strong client-facing communication skills
Attention to detail
Team-player attitude
Knowledge of Delta-One and Index products (e.g. indices ETFs swaps futures reverse / conversions etc.)
Understanding of financial concepts (e.g. hedging leverage financing corporate actions)
Comfort working on multiple tasks in parallel and managing tactical intra-day deadlines
Experience with project management and process automation with a strong desire to innovate technologies
Proficient analytical/math skills
Ability to mine data for significant trends and patterns
Fluency with Microsoft Office suite and basic Python programming (preferred)
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115000 and $200000 per year at the commencement of employment. However base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package which depending on the position may also include commission earnings incentive compensation discretionary bonuses other short and long-term incentive packages and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanleys goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
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