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Investment Management – Emerging Markets Trader – Analyst/Associate

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Morgan Stanley

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Data
    Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be an independent thinker with a bachelor's degree, strong academic record, programming skills (Python, SQL), organized, efficient, and possess strong communication and quantitative skills.
  • You will execute trades, monitor markets, provide recommendations, conduct research, assist in opening new markets, collaborate with teams, and automate tasks using programming skills.

Requirements

  • Proactive, independent thinker, willing to question existing processes and recommend improvements.
  • Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record
  • Knowledge of Python, SQL, other programming languages strongly preferred
  • Organized and meticulous
  • Familiarity with Aladdin’s Portfolio Management System is a plus
  • High level of efficiency and an ability to prioritize and perform under pressure
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and within a team
  • Quantitative aptitude, facility with manipulating large data sets
  • Ability to be flexible with regards to work hours, adapting to market opportunities and dynamics given the team’s global footprint in Emerging Markets
  • Understanding of financial concepts through coursework or job experience
  • Pursuit of the CFA charter or equivalent designation is a plus
  • Foreign language fluency is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Executing trades for the Emerging Markets Debt Team
  • Monitor financial markets and news.
  • Provide instrument recommendations.
  • Conduct trading research as needed for various countries including instruments, tax implications, and local regulations.
  • Participate in opening of new markets with custodian and sub-custodians as needed.
  • Partnering with compliance, operations, and other teams to reduce friction in the path from investment idea to implementation
  • Applying programming skills to systematize and automate recurring tasks

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Emerging Markets Trader position?

The main responsibility is to achieve best execution of trades across various markets for the Emerging Markets Debt Team.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record, and knowledge of programming languages such as Python and SQL is strongly preferred.

Is prior experience in trading necessary for this role?

While specific prior trading experience is not explicitly stated, demonstrable passion for emerging markets and an understanding of financial concepts through coursework or job experience are required.

Will new hires receive training?

Yes, new hires will receive both formal and informal training during their initial months to convey the team’s core investment philosophy, goals, and expectations.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within Morgan Stanley?

Yes, there are ample opportunities to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Is knowledge of Aladdin’s Portfolio Management System important for this role?

Familiarity with Aladdin’s Portfolio Management System is considered a plus, but not a strict requirement.

Does Morgan Stanley encourage professional development?

Yes, traders are encouraged to pursue the CFA charter and improve their programming skills, along with gaining knowledge of EM debt, equity, and FX markets.

Will I need to adapt my working hours for this role?

Yes, candidates should be flexible regarding work hours to adapt to market opportunities and dynamics due to the global footprint of the team.

Are foreign language skills beneficial for this position?

Yes, fluency in a foreign language is considered a plus.

What is the company culture like at Morgan Stanley?

Morgan Stanley promotes a culture of integrity, excellence, and collaboration, providing an inclusive environment where employees can maximize their potential.

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Morgan Stanley

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1935
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 85 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its foundation are five core values — put clients first, do the right thing, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back — that guide its more than 70,000+ employees across 41 countries.