FXEM COO - Financial Resource Optimization - Assoc

Morgan Stanley; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in the City of Westminster is seeking a COO to drive initiatives focused on liquidity management, funding strategy, and balance sheet optimization. The ideal candidate will partner with Finance and Treasury teams to deliver actionable insights and support across regulatory capital efficiency. Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial resources are essential for success in this fast-paced role. The company promotes flexible working arrangements for its employees.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial resource management (RWA, liquidity, funding, capital).
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to optimize balance sheet usage.
• Drive RWA efficiency through trade strategy and capital recycling.
• Oversee financial resource reporting and analytics.

Skills

Financial resource management

Analytical skills

Modeling skills

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a commercially minded and analytically strong professional to serve as COO with a focus on CFO‑aligned responsibilities. This role will drive initiatives across liquidity management, funding strategy, balance sheet optimization, and regulatory capital efficiency. The ideal candidate will partner closely with Finance, Treasury, and Trading to deliver actionable insights and execution support across financial resource management and regulatory initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to optimize balance sheet usage, including capital allocation, liquidity buffers, and funding mix.
• Drive RWA efficiency through trade strategy, client prioritization, and capital recycling.
• Partner with Trading and Strats to generate and evaluate trade ideas that reduce UMR and Initial Margin (IM) exposure.
• Oversee financial resource reporting and analytics, including capital, liquidity, and funding dashboards.
• Collaborate with Finance and Treasury on forecasting, stress testing, and scenario planning.
• Support regulatory deliverables and internal governance related to capital and liquidity (e.g., CCAR, Basel internal limits).
• Coordinate across Sales, Trading, Finance, Risk, and Legal to align on financial optimization goals.
• Monitor and communicate performance against financial targets including ROE, PBT margin, and balance sheet usage.

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.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial resource management (RWA, liquidity, funding, capital).
• Familiarity with UMR, IM, and derivatives margin frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills; ability to influence across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment.

Preferred Experience

• Background in Finance, Treasury, COO, or Capital Management roles.
• Experience with regulatory capital frameworks and liquidity risk management.
• Familiarity with FXEM or broader Fixed Income products.

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.