IED - Quantitative Trading Assistant - Analyst/Associate at Morgan Stanley

South Jordan, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Model Calibration, Market Data Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Corporate Actions Management, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Technical Aptitude, Critical Thinking, Communication Skills, Equity Derivatives, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Programming, Python, Multitasking, Problem Solving

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Oversee real-time model calibration and market parameter maintenance. Monitor market data (volatility surfaces, dividends, borrow curves, yield curves) and resolve fit errors promptly. Troubleshoot exchange-related quote issues and ensure smooth trading operations. Validate new-name fits and manage corporate actions and basket compositions. Collaborate with traders, strats, and support teams to address live requests quickly and accurately. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under pressure. Strong technical aptitude with experience in model calibration frameworks and script-driven workflows. Critical thinking skills to diagnose, escalate, and resolve complex issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams. Familiarity with equity derivatives concepts (vol surfaces, dividends, borrow curves, forward pricing, yield curves). Prior experience in a front-office or quant-adjacent support role within equities or derivatives. Exposure to structured products, equity derivatives, or options market-making environments. Mathematics: Linear algebra, multivariate regression, optimization techniques, PDEs, stochastic processes. Quantitative Finance: Option pricing (PDE, Monte Carlo), risk-neutral measures, volatility modeling. Programming: Proficiency in Python - Extreme attention to detail - Ability to multitask and work under pressure - Critical thinking, ability to identify and solve weaknesses in existing workflows - Desire and intention to climb a steep learning curve for expertise in the exotic product space - Excellent communication skills and effectiveness working across teams - Previous experience and good understanding of derivatives or equity products would be an advantage 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. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee real-time model calibration and market parameter maintenance while monitoring market data and resolving fit errors. Collaborate with traders and support teams to ensure smooth trading operations and address live requests quickly.