Investment Management Trading Assistant Analyst

Investment Management - Trading Assistant - AnalystLondon

Basic Purpose:

TheTradingAssistantteam providestradingand system support to an Emerging Markets investment team and serves as the primary point of contact for counterparty custodial and fund accountant inquiries. The Emerging Markets team is spread out across the USLondon and Singapore.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assisttraders with pre-tradechecks including confirmation of our derivative positions current cash balances and available settlement locations.

Monitor existing positions and coordinate execution with traders and portfolio managers.

Perform post-tradefunctions including confirmation and providing allocations to brokers both manually and through electronic platforms.

Work with our custodians to ensure settlement oftradesand communicate with our counterparties to resolve any discrepancies.

Monitor FX matching and netting. Ensure timely settlement to reduce risk of interest claims.

Confirm and clear eligible IRS CDS and NDF positions.

Assistthetradingdesk in onboarding new counterparties markets ortradingsystems.

Trackcurrency hedges ortradingneeds of other investment teams.

Monitor corporate actions and provide color to portfolio managers toassistin making election decisions.

Assistwith reporting under Dodd Frank and EMIR as well as confirm compliance with local market regulations.

Assistwith other department projects and functions as needed.

Qualifications - External

Bachelors degree with strong academic record.

Relevant experience is a plus.

Must be organized and have strong attention to detail.

High level of efficiency and ability to prioritize and perform under pressure.

Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and within a team.

Demonstrated quantitative aptitude.

Understanding of basic financial concepts through coursework orjobexperience.

Long and flexible hours dependent on liquidity of relevant markets.

Currently working towards a CFA or equivalent designation is a plus but not required.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley we raise manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion where individuals are hired developed and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate bringing a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences.

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Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1