Investment Management - Trading Assistant - Analyst

• 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 investment teams.

• 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 - External

• 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 prioritize and perform 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.

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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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

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.