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

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

This role is deemed as a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Where will you be working?

20 Bank Street, E14 4AD

Flexible work statement:

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Internal Applicants:

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Equal opportunities statement:

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.