Investment Management Fixed Income - London, United Kingdom - Morgan Stanley

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Investment Management Fixed Income

Trading Assistant

Job Number:
3240042

POSTING DATE:
Aug 2, 2023

PRIMARY LOCATION:
Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London

JOB:
Asset/Investment Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full Time

JOB LEVEL:
Analyst

DESCRIPTION

Investment Management Fixed Income
Trading Assistant

London

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.

About Morgan Stanley

Investment Management

Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,100 investment professionals around the world and $1.6 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 31, 2021.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

Basic Purpose

The Trading Assistant team provides trading and system support to a small group of investment professionals and serves as the primary point of contact for counterparty, custodial, and fund accountant inquiries.

What will you be doing?
Assist traders with pretrade checks including confirmation of our derivative positions, current cash balances, and available settlement locations.
Monitor existing positions and coordinate execution with traders and portfolio managers.
Perform posttrade functions including confirmation and providing allocations to brokers both manually and through electronic platforms.
Work with our custodians to ensure settlement of trades and communicate with our counterparties to resolve any discrepancies.
Monitor FX matching and netting. Ensure timely settlement to reduce risk of interest claims.
Confirm and clear eligible IRS, CDS and NDF positions.
Assist the trading desk in onboarding new counterparties, markets or trading systems.
Track currency hedges or trading needs of other EV departments.
Monitor corporate actions and provide color to portfolio managers to assist in making election decisions.
Assist with reporting under Dodd Frank and EMIR, as well as confirm compliance with local market regulations.
Assist with other department projects and functions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

What we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree with strong academic record.
Relevant experience is a plus.
Must be organized and have strong attention to detail.
High level of efficiency and ability to multitask under pressure.
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and within a team.
Demonstrated quantitative aptitude.
Understanding of basic financial concepts through coursework or job experience.
Long and flexible hours dependent on liquidity of relevant markets.
Currently working towards a CFA or equivalent designation is a plus, but not required.
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.

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.