IED, Prime Brokerage Strat
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.
Department overview
The Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a global leader in the origination, distribution and trading of equity, equity-linked and equity-derivative securities. The Firm's equity Sales & Trading operations provide liquidity, distribute content, and create product solutions to help our clients generate alpha. This role is part of the Equity Prime Brokerage business, which delivers physical and synthetic equity financing solutions, securities lending services and market access to hedge funds and other institutional investors.
What will you be doing?
The Prime Brokerage Strategist Team is part of the Institutional Equities Division. The team works with Core Prime Brokerage, Delta One Swap Desk and Securities Lending Desk covering the EMEA region and the role is responsible for:
- Developing reporting and analytics tools for risk assessment and pricing.
- Analysing and optimising inventory and utilisation of financial resources.
- Providing analytics and undertaking ad-hoc development to support new product launches.
- Developing workflow, alerting, pricing, and analytical tools to support Sales and Trading teams.
- Collaborating with internal divisions such as IT, Operations, and Controllers to enhance workflow, efficiency, and risk controls at desk level.
- Delivering rapid technical enhancements to trading processes to address short-term requirements of traders, clients, risk, or regulatory needs.
What we're looking for:
Required:
- 5+ years' experience in trading, strats, quants, actuarial science, or IT
- Academic background in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Computer Science
- Strong analytical abilities and IT-related skills
- Experience in statistical and data analysis
- Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, C#, or C++)
Desirable:
- Experience in Equity Markets, Prime Brokerage, Securities Lending, Equity Financing or Delta One businesses.
- Experience building analytics, pricing, inventory management or workflow tools for front-office users.
- Familiarity with linear programming is advantageous
- Knowledge of kdb+/q is a significant plus
- Experience with Javascript web development is a plus
- Experience applying machine learning, AI or advanced data science techniques to business and trading problems is a significant plus
- Database programming skills (SQL, Sybase, DB2 or similar) are considered a plus
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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 that's differentiated - and we've 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 - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll 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. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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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 opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- FSA
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Return-to-Work Program
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)