Morgan Stanley
e-Trading, Market Risk - Associate
Profile Description
We're seeking someone to join our team as (Associate) in Electronic Trading in Market Risk division.
Firm Risk Management
In the Firm Risk Management division, we advise businesses across the Firm on risk mitigation strategies, develop tools to analyze and monitor risks and lead key regulatory initiatives.
Company Profile
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.
At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firm's global businesses, with critical presence across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment management, as well as in the Firm's infrastructure functions of Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate & Enterprise Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. We empower our multi-faceted and talented teams to advance their careers and make a global impact on the business. For those who show passion and grit in their work, there's ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…
What you'll do in the role:
The primary responsibilities of the role include :
• Analysis and review of e-Trading algorithms, including controls and testing methods, as part of 2nd Line of Defense oversight.
• Data mining, data wrangling and analysis, key trends, develop and produce management information and deep dive support.
• Oversee e-trading limits and controls to ensure the business is taking risk consistent with the Firm's strategy.
• Support and enhance the governance and controls for e-Trading and assisting in the development of new controls where appropriate
• Collaborate across a diverse set of stakeholders including Sales and Trading Business Units, Quantitative Strategists, Business Control Units, Compliance, Technology and Operations
• Partner with other risk functions on the reporting and management of risks associated with electronic trading.
• Effectively communicate key risks to senior management on a regular basis, including creation of presentations articulating key risks.
• Escalate emerging or developing risks as the technological landscape evolves.
• Contribute to and support global and regional Risk committees.
What you'll bring to the role:
Skills required (required / preferred)
• 4-5 Years Experience in a role with direct exposure to electronic trading (Risk Management, Technology, Operational Risk, etc.) or experience in algorithm development, including FIX messaging, market micro-structure, and market data is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages such as Python required. Proven track record or prior experience in scripting-oriented roles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and logical aptitude
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements for electronic trading.
• Excellent academic background, including an advanced degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Economics, Finance, Sciences, Statistics, or Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of financial products, including an understanding of risk representations and a solid understanding of risk management concepts as well as market dynamics.
• Experience in working in cross-functional and cross-cultural working environments.
• Resilient, self-managing and highly organized with a quality and delivery mind set.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.