FID, eFX Strat ASVP at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking securities investment management and wealth management services. The Firms employees serve clients worldwide including corporations governments and individuals from more than 1200 offices in 43 countries.As a market leader the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together we share a common set of values rooted in integrity excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.The Fixed Income Division 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 Commodities Division is a market leader in energy metals and agricultural product trading worldwide whose professionals trade in both physical and derivative commodity risk.We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our eFX Strats team in New York. The role involvesWorking with the team to research and develop long-term alpha signals.Research and develop pricing and hedging models for the core market making businessThis position requires a strong quantitative background and the ability to drive projects independently while communicating effectively with senior management and trading desks. A proven track record of alpha generation and monetization is essential.Responsibilities:Research develop back test new alpha signals.Build pricing and hedging models and analytics for the desk.Liaising with technology teams to manage IT deliverables.Liaising with control functions providing responses to their enquiries.RequirementsProven prior experience in eFX spot market making alpha generation and systematic-strategies management.Advanced degree (MSc. / PhD) in a numerate discipline such as computer science mathematics engineering physics or a similar quantitative field.Big data analysis is a requirement. Machine learning and AI is advantageous.Strong programming skills in Python; familiarity with KDB/q is advantageous.Excellent communication skills and experience within a front-office environment.Proven track record of independent project management.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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres 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 into your browser.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150000 and $200000 for Associate and between $160000 and $250000 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 Stanleys 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).Required Experience:Exec Key Skills Business Development,Eclipse,Economics,Accounting,Corporate Risk Management,Brokerage Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 160000 - 250000