Investment Management - Trading Assistant - Analyst

Basic Purpose

The Trading Assistant team provides trading and 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 US, London, and Singapore.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist traders with pre‑trade checks 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‑trade functions including confirmation and providing allocations to brokers both manually and through electronic platforms.
• Work with our custodians to ensure settlement of trades and 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.
• Assist the trading desk in onboarding new counterparties, markets or trading systems.
• Track currency hedges or trading needs of other investment teams.
• Monitor corporate actions and provide color to portfolio managers to assist in making election decisions.
• Assist with reporting under Dodd Frank and EMIR, as well as confirm compliance with local market regulations.
• Assist with other department projects and functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background (Bachelor’s degree with a strong record).
• Relevant experience is a plus.
• Must be organized with 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.
• Strong quantitative aptitude.
• Understanding of basic financial concepts through coursework or job experience.
• Long and flexible hours dependent on liquidity of relevant markets.
• Currently working toward a CFA or equivalent designation is a plus, but not required.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Equal Opportunity Mandate

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. For more information, please visit https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.