Morgan Stanley
FID, SPG, Non-Agency Desk Strategist - Associate/VP
Morgan Stanley, New York, New York, us, 10261
FID, SPG, Non-Agency Desk Strategist - Associate/VP
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Company Overview
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
Role Overview
The Securitized Products Group (SPG) is seeking a highly talented and motivated trading desk strategist. The successful candidate will develop novel trading tools and analytics in a fast paced, real-time trading environment. They will be expected to demonstrate a thorough and detailed approach to quantitative modeling and software development, with the ability to proactively identify appropriate user and business solutions. They should also have a proven track record of working as part of a team to deliver software solutions to meet customer needs.
The candidate does not need to have prior knowledge of Fixed Income products but should demonstrate a desire and aptitude to learn the asset class. There are multiple opportunities available across the residential complex (RMBS, CRT, Whole Loans), the commercial complex (CMBS), and the leveraged loan complex (CLO, Corp Leveraged Loans).
Skills Required
Bachelor's Degree in economics, finance, IEOR, statistics or related discipline
Experienced idea generator, able to pitch ideas internally and externally
Strong quantitative skills and programming ability
Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
Good knowledge of design patterns with excellent problem-solving skills
Strong self-motivation
Skills Desired
MFE or other master’s degree in a related discipline
Proficiency in Python and/or an object-oriented programming language (e.g. Java, C++)
Front-end development skills, including Angular/ React, Javascript, HTML5, and CSS
Experience with SQL, in any of the RDBMS databases
Proven track record in model development and the use of machine learning techniques
Nice To Have
Experience structuring or analyzing deal documentation
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.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $200,000 per year at the commencement of employment for an Associate, and between $225,000 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment for Vice President. 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).
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Company Overview
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
Role Overview
The Securitized Products Group (SPG) is seeking a highly talented and motivated trading desk strategist. The successful candidate will develop novel trading tools and analytics in a fast paced, real-time trading environment. They will be expected to demonstrate a thorough and detailed approach to quantitative modeling and software development, with the ability to proactively identify appropriate user and business solutions. They should also have a proven track record of working as part of a team to deliver software solutions to meet customer needs.
The candidate does not need to have prior knowledge of Fixed Income products but should demonstrate a desire and aptitude to learn the asset class. There are multiple opportunities available across the residential complex (RMBS, CRT, Whole Loans), the commercial complex (CMBS), and the leveraged loan complex (CLO, Corp Leveraged Loans).
Skills Required
Bachelor's Degree in economics, finance, IEOR, statistics or related discipline
Experienced idea generator, able to pitch ideas internally and externally
Strong quantitative skills and programming ability
Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
Good knowledge of design patterns with excellent problem-solving skills
Strong self-motivation
Skills Desired
MFE or other master’s degree in a related discipline
Proficiency in Python and/or an object-oriented programming language (e.g. Java, C++)
Front-end development skills, including Angular/ React, Javascript, HTML5, and CSS
Experience with SQL, in any of the RDBMS databases
Proven track record in model development and the use of machine learning techniques
Nice To Have
Experience structuring or analyzing deal documentation
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.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $200,000 per year at the commencement of employment for an Associate, and between $225,000 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment for Vice President. 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).
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Morgan Stanley by 2x
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