FID - FXEM Quant Strat - Assoc / VP

PowerToFly; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in London is seeking a skilled Quantitative Strategist to join their Linear FXEM Desk. The successful candidate will develop new models for pricing and risk management, support traders, and collaborate closely with technology teams. A strong background in mathematics or physics, as well as expertise in linear FX products and programming languages like Scala or C++, is essential. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Linear FX / IR products and market conventions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in model development and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop new models for linear products and improve existing models.
• Support traders with trade pricing, risk management, and PnL investigation.
• Collaborate with Technology teams to deliver and test models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Coding skills (Scala, C++, KDB)

Communication skills

Education

MSc or PhD in mathematics, physics, or similar quantitative subject

Job description

FID – FXEM Quant Strategist – Assoc / VP

Department Overview

The Fixed Income Division (FID) is comprised of Interest Rate and Currency Products, Credit Products, Securitized Products, and Municipal Securities. 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.

About 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.

What will you be doing?

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Strategist at the Associate or VP level to join our Linear FXEM Desk Strat team in London. This role will primarily support our LN STIRT and EM Local Markets trading desks. The successful candidate will assist in driving strategic initiatives while also collaborating globally with other strategists, technology, and sales.

• Developing new models for linear products (pricing / risk management / flow PnL) while maintaining & improving existing models & analytics.
• Supporting traders with trade pricing, risk management and PnL investigation.
• Developing tools for pricing, risk management and data‑driven insights.
• Collaborate with Technology teams to deliver, test models and create tools for trading desk applications.
• Work closely with controllers and model risk groups to ensure thorough documentation and approval of models.

What We’re Looking For :

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• MSc or PhD in mathematics, physics, or a similar quantitative subject.
• Good understanding of Linear FX / IR products and market conventions.
• Strong coding and developer skills (experience in any of Scala, C++ or KDB is relevant).
• Strong technical communication skills & ability to work independently.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

This role is deemed as a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible Work Statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Internal Applicants

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Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

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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