FID, SPG Strat (SMF) - VP

nd actively manages risk, trade securities, and structure as well as execute innovative transactions in the fast-paced and constantly changing global markets. The Commodities Division is a market leader in energy, metals, and agricultural product trading worldwide whose professionals trade in both physical and derivative commodity risk.

The Securitized Products Group (SPG) is seeking a highly talented and motivated desk strategist with 5+ years of experience. The candidate will help oversee development of trading tools for the desk, analytics, risk management, as well as maintenance of existing securitized products systems in a fast paced, real-time trading environment.

Skills Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, IEOR, Statistics or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience as a desk strategist in RMBS, CMBS, CLO, ABS or Whole Loans
• Experienced idea generator, able to pitch ideas internally and externally
• Experience structuring or analyzing deal documentation
• Strong quantitative skills and programming ability
• Extremely Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong self-motivation

Skills Desired:
• MFE or other master's degree in a related discipline
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Working knowledge of regulatory models including on capital and stress testing
• Working knowledge of Q/KDB

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $200,000 - $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).