Emerging Markets Trading Associate — Global Exposure

Morgan-Stanley; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is seeking an Emerging Markets Trading Assistant to support the trading team, working closely with Traders, Portfolio Managers and Analysts across global emerging markets. This role offers exposure to sovereign debt, corporate debt, FX and derivatives, with responsibilities spanning the full trade lifecycle.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, ownership, and problem-solving in a high-performance setting, with collaboration across London,

Qualifications

• A strong academic record.
• Genuine interest in financial markets and investing.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to develop expertise in emerging markets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the Emerging Markets trading team, supporting daily investment and portfolio activity.
• Develop expertise across emerging market sovereign bonds, corporate bonds, FX, derivatives and other instruments.
• Monitor and manage the trade lifecycle from order generation through settlement and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with Traders, Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Analysts, custodians, brokers and counterparties to support portfolio implementation.
• Support market access, onboarding across developed and emerging market jurisdictions.
• Partner with investment and operations teams to resolve trading and settlement issues.
• Contribute to process enhancements and scalability initiatives across the platform.
• Develop understanding of portfolio construction, risk management, and the operational framework for global investing.

Job description

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is seeking an Emerging Markets Trading Assistant to support the trading team, working closely with Traders, Portfolio Managers and Analysts across global emerging markets. This role offers exposure to sovereign debt, corporate debt, FX and derivatives, with responsibilities spanning the full trade lifecycle.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, ownership, and problem-solving in a high-performance setting, with collaboration across London,