MSIM- Liquidity Trader- Associate

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as part of the Global Liquidity Team in New York! This dynamic role involves analyzing and executing Money Market trades, collaborating with investment teams, and communicating vital market conditions. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with counterparties and contribute to impactful investment strategies. With a commitment to excellence and a diverse workplace culture, this organization offers an exciting environment where you can thrive and grow in your career. If you have a passion for finance and a desire to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in fixed income or money market investments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and execute Money Market trades across various asset classes.
• Collaborate to manage cash and liquidity needs effectively.

Skills

Fixed Income Experience

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Banking System Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Tradeweb

MarketAxess

Aladdin

Job description

MSIM is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

This individual will be an integral part of the Trading efforts of the Global Liquidity Team in New York.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, execute, and reconcile Money Market trades. Asset classes include US Treasuries, US Agencies, Corporate Credit, and Repurchase Agreements.
• Collaborate with full investment team to manage intraday cash and liquidity needs of MSIM liquidity funds.
• Communicate with Sales and Client Service teams to ensure accurate client cash flow details.
• Effectively communicate market conditions and investment strategy to the Portfolio Managers, investment team, and distribution function.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing counterparties to generate market color and investment ideas.

Skills Required:

• One to three years of general fixed income/money market/investment experience.
• Experience with any/all: US Treasuries, US Agencies, Corporate Credit, and Repurchase Agreements. Execution experience with these products preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and desire to solve problems.
• Highly proficient in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and quantitative skills.
• Functioning knowledge of the banking system as it relates to money markets.
• Proficient in Bloomberg, Tradeweb, MarketAxess – Aladdin a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 and $130,000 at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).