Electronic Trading Quant Coverage - Vice President

PowerToFly; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a candidate for a client-facing role within their electronic trading team. The successful candidate will manage relationships with traders and portfolio managers while providing execution consultancy and training on trading platforms. A background in financial markets, particularly electronic trading, and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field are crucial for this role. Strong communication skills are essential to effectively disseminate complex information to clients in a timely manner.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• A background in financial markets is essential, preferably in electronic trading.
• Strong client facing communication skills and an ability to disseminate complex information clearly in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Execution consultancy for clients on market structure and trading strategies.
• Managing relationships and trading-related issues for clients in European equity markets.
• Training clients on execution platforms.

Skills

Client facing communication skills

Understanding of quantitative strategies

Knowledge of systematic/algorithmic trading technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, economics or science

Job description

Role Overview

The position is within the MSET (Morgan Stanley Electronic Trading) Coverage team on the desk covering quantitative accounts. The role is client facing and the successful candidate would directly manage relationships with traders, portfolio managers, COOs and key decision makers with these clients.

Division Overview

The Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a global leader in the origination, distribution and trading of equity, equity‑linked and equity‑derivative securities. The Firm’s equity Sales & Trading operations provide liquidity, distribute content, and create product solutions to help our clients generate alpha. The Equity Financing Products department acts as a strategic partner to more than 800 top hedge fund managers: executing and clearing trades across asset classes, time zones, and currencies; providing financing and expertise to help manage risk and benefit from technology; and consults to help launch new funds and connect them with potential investors.

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.

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. We 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.

What will you be doing?

• Execution consultancy: providing advice on Market structure, MSET products and execution strategies, review existing client execution performance. Training clients on execution platforms and how best to use them.
• Providing execution coverage to clients trading European equity markets – managing trading related issues and risk, responding to questions clients have on EU markets and market structure.
• Relationship management & sales: maintaining high quality relationships with key personnel and update clients with new MSET products that are applicable to their business.

What we’re looking for:

• A background in financial markets is essential, preferably in electronic trading.
• Understanding of quantitative strategies as well as an understanding of systematic/algorithmic trading technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject i.e. mathematics, economics or science‑based disciplines.
• Strong client facing communication skills and an ability to disseminate complex information clearly in a timely manner.

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.

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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.

Equal opportunity 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.