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Associate - Cross Desk Strategist (Fixed Income Division)

AT Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley

Associate - Cross Desk Strategist (Fixed Income Division)

Mumbai, India

Cross Desk Strategist, Assoc - Front to Back Risk Programs

We are looking for an individual with strong analysis and functional design skill to join the Fixed Income, FID, Strategist group to work on Front to Back Risk programs. The candidate is expected to work across all FID asset classes and contribute to valuation/pricing of derivatives, analysis, stakeholder management, design, implementation and data analytics associated to Market and Credit Risk Capital calculation process.

A solid understanding of the Fixed Income businesses is required, and a wider understanding of front-to-back risk and valuation flow is an advantage.

Beyond technical and business skills, the candidate is expected to be able to communicate well, adapt rapidly and learn fast. Sound judgment will be required to understand and reformulate requirements, evaluate risks, develop adapted solutions finding the right balance between tactical and strategic solutions and offer the best value to our clients, with respect to regulations, compliance and firm procedures.

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The candidate's responsibilities include:

The candidate responsibilities include:

- Help manage F2b work streams, 'squads' working with downstream partners

- Help to manage a FID wide Risk and Valuation governance forum

- Data and Risk analysis

- Help form a clearing house for emerging issues and requirements and manage them to resolution.

- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with partners in Technology, Market Risk and Credit Risk

- Help with strategic design and architecture conversations

The candidate should have the following skills:

- Strong understanding of the Fixed Income business and derivative pricing

- Business analysis discipline; Digging deep beneath the surface to develop the real business requirement.

- Strong communication & networking skills.

- Project leadership; bringing different teams together to execute on a plan towards a common goal.

- Technical Skills:

o Intermediate/advanced Python skills required

o Intermediate statistics skills required

o Intermediate knowledge of database required.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job ID: Morgan-549782549788
Employment Type: Other

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)