FID, Interest Rates Sales Desk Strategy - Analyst/Associate

Company

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The firm serves clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

About the Team

The Fixed Income Division is looking for an Analyst/Associate candidate in G10 Rates Desk Strategy (Sales & Trading). The team provides market insights, in-depth analyses on relevant themes and actionable trade ideas to clients and internal trading desks. The desk covers the entire spectrum of rates products from vanilla/exotic derivatives to cash, across DM rate markets.

What will you be doing?

• Generate ideas and opportunities for new and existing clients in response to relevant market themes and dislocations
• Develop and maintain tools, quantitative metrics and signals for identifying trading opportunities
• Establish and maintain strong connections with various sales and trading desks. Communicate opportunities to sales and 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
• Collaborate with partners in other fixed income divisions (FX, credit, commodities) to identify opportunities to cross-sell

What we’re looking for

• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to go in depth and provide differentiating analysis
• Knowledge of various interest rate products, including vanilla and exotic derivatives
• Keen interest in financial markets, economics, market dynamics and 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 build strong partnerships with sales, trading and clients

Skills that will help you in the role

• Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail
• Programming skills, such as Python and VBA
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow the scope of the desk strategy team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients—helping them reach their goals. Our values—putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back—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. You’ll find an environment where you are supported and empowered, where teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences. We offer comprehensive employee benefits and opportunities to move across the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Compensation

Expected base pay ranges for the role are:

• Analyst: $110,000 to $125,000 per year
• Associate: $150,000 to $200,000 per year

Base pay is determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which may include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short- and long-term incentive programs, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Morgan Stanley aims to build and maintain a workforce diverse in experience and background while upholding standards of integrity and excellence. Our recruiting reflects a commitment to attracting and retaining top talent from all pools. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate or harass on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).