Investment Management - High Yield Credit Trader - Vice President
London
MSIM Fixed Income are seeking a Trader in London focusing on the high yield credit market. The ideal candidate should have experience in high yield corporate credit trading. Experience in investment grade convertible bond, and loan markets is a plus. The individual will be responsible for transacting in markets, managing sell side relationships, and generating trade ideas. The ideal candidate should have an interest in markets, strong communication skills and enjoy building a network of contacts. Strong technology skills, self-starter mentality, proven academic and career achievements and a commitment to a team based process are essential characteristics.
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Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.
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. We 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.
Responsibilities:
- Execute voice and electronic trades providing best execution with a focus on Euro and Sterling high yield credit markets.
- Represent MSIM interfacing with the leveraged finance community to generate market color and trade ideas.
- Build relationships with sell-side participants to augment our profile with the dealer trading and syndicate desks, benefiting primary and secondary market activity
- Be a value-added member of the high yield credit team to generate investment performance working closely as partner with portfolio managers and analysts across regions, offices and asset classes
- Pursue Market Structure development efforts that benefit our trading implementation
- Enhance and work within the confines of best execution policies
- Work within investment process to drive relative value analysis across client portfolios
- Willingness to backup other trading desks as needed
- Be a partner with compliance, valuation and operations teams
What you'll bring to the role:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in credit trading
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail, high ethical standards and strictly adhering to firm's policies
- Ability to handle pressure and work at a high level and multi-task
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and be a contributing member of the global investment team
- Strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills and exhibit those skills within the team
- Negotiation skills to achieve best interests of clients with broker/dealers
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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
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