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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

Assist traders with pre-trade checks including confirmation of 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 manually and through electronic platforms.
Work with custodians to ensure settlement of trades and communicate with counterparties to resolve discrepancies.
Monitor FX matching and netting to ensure timely settlement and reduce the 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 information to portfolio managers to assist in making election decisions.
Assist with reporting under Dodd Frank and EMIR, and confirm compliance with local market regulations.
Assist with other department projects and functions as needed.

Requirements

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

Location

London

Work Type

Flexible working arrangements

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks

About the Company

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals.
We have been differentiating our approach for 90 years.
Our values include putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back.
These values guide our daily decisions to do what's best for our clients, communities, and over 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.
Morgan Stanley offers opportunities to work alongside the best and the brightest in a supportive and empowering environment.
Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences.
We support employees and their families with comprehensive benefits and perks.
There are ample opportunities for career advancement for those who show passion and grit.

Equal Opportunity

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.