About the Firm

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's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

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. Morgan Stanley 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.

Department Profile

Morgan Stanley's Equities Derivatives division is looking for a desk strategist for its Equity Derivative Strategist team. Desk strategists are key participants, together with traders and sales people, in the revenue-generating activities of our Sales & Trading Division. Desk strategists sit on the trading desk, are the primary modellers for new products, and team with the traders to deliver innovative ideas using models to analyse risks and opportunities in trading books for flow derivatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build cutting edge tools for trading and risk management of equity derivative products with a focus on exotic modelling and structured products.
• Work closely with traders to analyse large data sets with an aim to assist decision making.

Skills Required

• An advanced degree in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering.
• Strong programming skills (C++, Java, Python) applied within the library of a front office team.
• Relevant equity exotic derivatives modelling and product knowledge.
• Drive and desire to work in an intense team-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English.

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.