Investment Management - Fixed Income Macro Trader - Vice President

Job Description

Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London

Asset/Investment Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Level: Vice President

Description

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.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.

MSIM Fixed Income is a global fixed income effort with $185 Billion in AUM and 225 spanning global fixed income markets. MSIM Broad Markets Fixed Income team (BMFI) manages $88 Billion in AUM across sovereign, short maturity, investment grade, aggregate and opportunistic fixed income strategies. BMFI is a 60-member team that are primarily based in Boston, New York, and London. BMFI is looking to add a skilled trader and investor to its Macro trading desk in London. The position will become a member of the global broad markets trading team and will be based in London. The position will primarily focus on Global developed markets rates (duration, curve, vol and linkers) and foreign exchange both in cash and derivative space. The role will also serve as a back up to sector trading desk, especially the Euro IG desk in London.

A successful candidate will possess these qualities: high integrity, strong communicator, goal oriented, critical/analytical thinker, organizational skills, high attention to detail, interest to innovate and a strong team player.

What will you be doing?

1. Execute trades and identify trading strategies/relative value opportunities in the DM Interest Rate, FX and Derivatives markets.
2. Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, with broader Fixed Income team colleagues and dealer relationships.
3. Collaborate with MSIM's global fixed income investment professionals to assess market dynamics and strategies and contribute to the portfolio construction process through sharing market insights regarding trading levels, liquidity, and flows.
4. Liaise with operations and other fixed income business colleagues to maintain and enhance workflow efficiency, monitor risk, and improve communication.
5. Pursue Market Structure development efforts that benefit our trading implementation.
6. Improve workflow efficiency through use of technology and systems.

Bachelor's or master's degree in business, economics or other quantitative major.

CFA designation preferred or working towards.

Extensive fixed income trading experience, with a strong focus on Interest Rates and FX trading.

Knowledge of derivatives markets is a requirement. Buy-side experience strongly preferred.

Self-starter and team player with excellent communication skills and high integrity.

Risk taking mindset and ability to assess relative value opportunities.

Proficient with Technology and other analytical tools.

Experience with the Aladdin OMS or similar platform preferred.

Strong relationship building and negotiation skills.

Manifested interest in technology and innovation to improve trading implementation.

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.

25 Cabot Square - Canary Wharf

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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.