FID, Interest Rates Desk Strategist - Analyst/Associate at Morgan Stanley

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Interest Rate Products, Financial Markets, Economics, Programming, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Entrepreneurial Mindset

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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 1,200 offices in 43 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. The Fixed Income Division is looking for an Analyst/Associate candidate in G10 Rates Desk Strategy (Sales & Trading). The team provides market insights, in-depth analyses on relevant themes and actionable trade ideas to clients and internal trading desks. The desk covers the entire spectrum of rates products from vanilla/exotic derivatives to cash, across DM rate markets. What will you be doing? Generate ideas and opportunities for new and existing clients in response to relevant market themes and dislocations Develop & maintain tools, quantitative metrics and signals for identifying trading opportunities Establish/maintain a strong connection with various sales and trading desks. Communicate opportunities to sales & clients, with a view to generate flows for the rates business Interact with various sales and trading desks to identify key flows and risks; work with these desks to efficiently recycle risk where possible Interact with partners in other fixed income divisions (fx, credit, commodities) to identify opportunities to collaborate and cross-sell What we’re looking for: Strong analytical mindset, with ability to go in depth and provide differentiating analysis Knowledge of various interest rate products, including vanilla/exotic derivatives Keen interest in the financial markets, economics, market dynamics and have the desire to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong academic qualifications, ideally in Finance, Economics or STEM subjects Proficient in programming A commercial mindset and desire to collaborate and create strong partnerships with sales & trading and clients Skills that will help you in the role: Strong analytical skills along with a great attention to detail Programming skills, such as in Python and VBA An entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow the scope of the desk strategy team Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 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. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $125,000 per year for Analyst and between $150,000 to $200,000 per year for Associate, at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Responsibilities

The role involves generating ideas and opportunities for clients based on market themes and developing tools for identifying trading opportunities. Additionally, the candidate will maintain connections with sales and trading desks to communicate opportunities and collaborate across fixed income divisions.