Job Description

Electronic Trading Risk Manager
From global institutions to hedge funds, investors come to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading, and market-making services in almost every type of financial instrument in all the world's financial markets. Morgan Stanley professionals use our network and technology to provide liquidity and sophisticated analysis, to manage risk and execute reliably in the fast-changing markets.
The Fixed Income Division (FID) is comprised of Interest Rate and Currency Products, Credit Products and Distribution. Professionals in the Division assess and actively manage risk, trade securities, and structure as well as execute innovative transactions in the fast-paced and constantly changing global markets.
The position requires someone who understands execution and associated risk including technology at a detailed level, is an excellent communicator, and who can navigate through various internal stakeholders. Qualified candidates need a strong background in electronic trading, trading algorithms and risk management. The successful candidate should be able to understand and analyze complex risk situations, actively managing risk reduction with appropriate escalations. This is an opportunity to work with a fast-moving, talented team, while interfacing across business owners, technology teams, products and compliance across the Firm.

• Provide support to the team in setting trading limits and defining appropriate limit structure governance.
• Improve and monitor existing control frameworks for electronic trading platforms/applications or architect new controls if none exist.
• Critical assessment of systems architecture development as it relates to market impact, market access, fat finger risks, etc.
• Partner with Strats, Technology, Trading, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance on number of applicable eTrading deliverables and initiatives.
• Own the Algorithmic Trading inventory and participate in meetings where algorithms are discussed and authorized.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate in management with 2-3 years background in Electronic Trading risk Management, Middle office functions monitoring fixed income products and / or Trading Support focusing on sales and trading issues
• Knowledge of fixed income products and risk management around it
• Strong motivation, be a self-starter with a positive outlook and desire to solve problems
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows
• Strong communication skills with an ability to speak to senior management
• Ability to identify and escalate issues effectively and appropriately
• Good organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to clearly articulate objectives, requirements, risks and issues
• Proven ability to take ideas forward and to challenge others with integrity and maturity
• Proficiency in MS Office and related applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

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.
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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize 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.

Skills Required