JOB LEVEL

Associate (Professional)

TIER

NA

Company Profile

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 747 offices in 42 countries.

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.  Morgan Stanley 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 Profile

Morgan Stanley's Institutional Securities Group (ISG) is a remarkably broad and diversified business. We provide institutions with almost every kind of financial product and service across the world's major markets. Whether one’s interested in planning complex deals; trading on the moment-to-moment movements of the capital markets; analysing the financial needs of a company or a wealthy family, Morgan Stanley is the place to be.

The Securities Lending Trading Team handles the centralized management and governance of Morgan Stanley’s global securities financing and OTC derivatives activities. Morgan Stanley’s clients include leading hedge funds, asset managers, banks and institutional investors.

The successful candidate will join the IED Securities Lending Trading Team, managing the risk and profitability of a designated trading book and taking ownership of supply-side relationships trading across multiple financing products.  The team sits in a fast-paced trading environment with connectivity to clients and firm trading desks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Risk management, positioning and ongoing optimization of the equity financing books

• Idea generation, positioning and risk management around corporate actions

• Synthetic sourcing through delta one derivatives

• Pricing new and existing business including overnight, term transactions and exclusive portfolios

• Managing and growing external lender relationships

• Providing expert commentary to both external and internal clients on a single name and sector-level

• Daily P&L reconciliation/book management and maintenance

• Close interaction with related business units to maximize franchise value

• Building solid relationships with partner areas such as legal & compliance, risk, operations and technology

Skills required (essential)

• Experience working within securities finance or a comparable trading environment

• Experience in equity derivatives and cash trading are highly preferred

• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills

• Attention to detail

• Must be an excellent team player with a strong work ethic

• Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment

• Strong interpersonal/relationship-building skills

• An entrepreneurial and innovative approach and a risk-aware attitude

• Presentation skills and confidence in telephone, written and face-to-face interactions

• Strong communication skills (written & oral) English (mandatory), and proficiency in Mandarin or Korean

• Proficiency in Python, previous data analytics/basic programming experience preferred

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise 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:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

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.

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 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying 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.