Global Capital Markets – Analyst/Associate, Corporate Derivatives Group (London)

Morgan Stanley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in London is seeking an Analyst/Associate for the Corporate Derivatives Group within Global Capital Markets. The role blends corporate advisory work with real-time markets exposure, focusing on managing interest rate and foreign exchange risks for clients.

You will work across deal teams to understand exposures, develop hedging solutions and support financings, M&A and strategic transactions, while delivering clear client analyses and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on interest rate, FX and other market risks.
• Analyze exposures and develop tailored hedging and derivatives strategies.
• Structure, price and execute transactions in partnership with Sales & Trading.
• Collaborate with Investment Banking and capital markets teams on financings, M&A and other strategic transactions.
• Prepare and deliver clear, thoughtful analysis for client discussions.
• Develop a deep understanding of the interaction between financial markets, corporate finance and risk management.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Ability to explain complex ideas

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Global Capital Markets – Corporate Derivatives Group – Analyst/Associate – London

We are looking for an Analyst or Associate to join the Corporate Derivatives Group in London, a team that brings together corporate finance, derivatives and global markets to solve complex risk-management challenges for our clients.

Sitting within Global Capital Markets (GCM), the team advises corporate clients on managing the interest rate, foreign exchange and other market risks that arise from capital raising, M&A and other strategic activity. We work closely with colleagues across Investment Banking and Sales & Trading to develop and execute tailored hedging and derivative solutions.

The role provides an unusual opportunity to combine real-time financial markets exposure with strategic corporate advisory work. Team members engage across the full lifecycle of a transaction, from understanding a client's underlying exposure and evaluating alternative strategies, through structuring, pricing and execution.

What you'll do

• Advise corporate clients on interest rate, foreign exchange and other market risks
• Analyze exposures and develop tailored hedging and derivatives strategies
• Structure, price and execute transactions in partnership with Sales & Trading
• Work alongside Investment Banking and capital markets teams on financings, M&A and other strategic transactions
• Prepare and deliver clear, thoughtful analysis for client discussions
• Develop a deep understanding of the interaction between financial markets, corporate finance and risk management

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree
• Relevant years of relevant experience in investment banking, capital markets, derivatives, markets or a related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in financial markets
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas simply
• Sound judgment, attention to detail and the ability to perform in a fast-moving environment
• MBA, CA and/or CFA designation is beneficial but not required
• Relevant securities licenses, or willingness and ability to obtain them

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated – and we've done that for 90 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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

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

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.