Senior Equity Derivatives Trader | Structuring & Hedging

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in New York seeks a Senior Associate or Vice President to structure, price, and manage risk for equity derivative solutions for corporate and wealth clients. You will hedge trading books daily, work with traders, brokers, and colleagues across Global Capital Markets to develop client solutions.

The role requires a minimum of three years in equity derivatives, strong quantitative skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• Three years of equity derivatives trading experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to value complex derivatives and manage risk exposures.
• Proactive ownership and accountability with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in a team environment.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn quickly and take on increasing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Structure and price derivative transactions tailored to client needs.
• Manage and hedge the desk’s trading books daily with traders and brokers.
• Conduct fundamental and market analysis to assess risk and support decisions.
• Collaborate across Global Capital Markets and the IED derivatives platform to create client solutions.
• Drive technology and infrastructure initiatives to enhance trading and risk management.

Skills

Equity derivatives trading

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Proactive ownership

Collaborative communication

Job description

Morgan Stanley in New York seeks a Senior Associate or Vice President to structure, price, and manage risk for equity derivative solutions for corporate and wealth clients. You will hedge trading books daily, work with traders, brokers, and colleagues across Global Capital Markets to develop client solutions.

The role requires a minimum of three years in equity derivatives, strong quantitative skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.