Investment Management – Emerging Markets Trader – Analyst/Associate
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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.
Location
London
Purpose
The MSIM Emerging Markets Debt Team is seeking a Trader in London. The individual will be responsible for achieving best execution of trades across markets. Candidates should have a demonstrated passion for Emerging markets. Strong communication skills, quantitative skills, and proven academic aptitude are a prerequisite. The Candidate must work well within a collaborative, team-based process of a trading team spread between Boston, London, and Singapore.
The position entails a strong functional and conceptual understanding of complex instrument types, such as Bonds, FX, Futures, Equities, Interest Rate Swaps, Credit Default Swaps, Commodities, Total Return Swaps, Options, and other derivatives.
Training & Career Development
New hires receive training but are expected and encouraged to continue learning on-the-job. During their initial months in the role, a new hire will attend formal and informal sessions that span an array of technical and qualitative topics. Training is designed to convey the team’s core investment philosophy and goals, mapping this information to specific Trading functions and expectations.
Traders are encouraged to pursue the CFA charter, learn/improve their practical understanding of programming, and strengthen their knowledge of the EM debt, equity, and FX markets.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executing trades for the Emerging Markets Debt Team
2. Monitoring financial markets and news
3. Providing instrument recommendations
4. Conducting trading research on various countries, instruments, tax implications, and local regulations
5. Participating in opening of new markets with custodians and sub-custodians
6. Partnering with compliance, operations, and other teams to streamline processes
7. Applying programming skills to systematize and automate tasks
Qualifications
* Proactive, independent thinker willing to question and improve processes
* Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record
* Knowledge of Python, SQL, or other programming languages
* Organized and meticulous
* Familiarity with Aladdin’s Portfolio Management System is a plus
* Ability to perform under pressure and prioritize effectively
* Strong communication skills and team orientation
* Quantitative aptitude and data manipulation skills
* Flexibility with work hours due to global market dynamics
* Understanding of financial concepts through coursework or experience
* Pursuit of CFA or similar qualification is a plus
* Foreign language skills are a plus
What We Offer
Morgan Stanley offers a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a culture of collaboration and innovation.
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