Associate / VP - Derivatives Trading

Morgan Stanley

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Sydney, Australia

Why you should apply for a job to Morgan Stanley:

  • Our best-in-class Return to Work program is an excellent opportunity to re-engage and pick up where you left off after a career break.
  • Whether you're welcoming a new addition, watching your children grow or caring for aging parents, there’s support.
  • An employee stock purchase program, 401(k) retirement savings, 529 plans with a company match, IRAs? Check, check, check and check.
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    Position summary

    he enhancement of pricing tools, quantitative and analytical tools, risk models and desk processes

    • Assist the franchise with analysis and insights, desk notes and thought pieces

    • Manage the full trade lifecycle, ensuring accurate trade booking, confirmations and resolution of breaks

    • Ensure all trading activity complies with internal risk limits, policies and regulatory requirements

    Experience / Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline

    Proven experience in equity derivatives trading, trading support, market-making or a closely related front-office role

    Strong understanding of equity derivatives products

    Solid quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to interpret risk sensitivities and P&L drivers

    High attention to detail with strong operational awareness in a trading environment

    Proficiency in Excel; experience with Python, VBA or similar tools is advantageous

    Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, market-driven environment

    Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

    At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they 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. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

    To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

    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.

    Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

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

    Why you should apply for a job to Morgan Stanley:

  • Our best-in-class Return to Work program is an excellent opportunity to re-engage and pick up where you left off after a career break.
  • Whether you're welcoming a new addition, watching your children grow or caring for aging parents, there’s support.
  • An employee stock purchase program, 401(k) retirement savings, 529 plans with a company match, IRAs? Check, check, check and check.