Senior Precious Metals Options Trader (VP/Assoc)

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

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in New York seeks a highly motivated and experienced trader to join the Global PM Trading team, responsible for managing our non-linear trading business during North American trading hours.

Quote, price, and risk manage client flow across PM volatility markets during the North American session; develop and implement risk management strategies with the global PM trading team to optimize performance and capital efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in trading non-linear products.
• Strong risk management mindset.
• Ability to collaborate across regional/global teams.

Responsibilities

• Quote, price, and risk manage client flow across the PM volatility markets during the North American trading session
• Develop and implement effective risk management strategies in partnership with the global PM trading team to optimize portfolio performance and capital efficiency
• Manage and monitor trading positions, ensuring disciplined risk oversight and timely execution of trading decisions
• Expand Morgan Stanley's PM franchise by actively supporting and growing trading activity across a diverse client base, including institutional investors, hedge funds, asset managers, banks, and other market participants
• Collaborate closely with regional and global trading, sales, and structuring teams to identify opportunities, enhance market coverage, and deliver innovative client solutions
• Contribute to the ongoing development of trading strategies, pricing frameworks, and risk management tools across the PM platform
• Maintain strong awareness of market developments, volatility dynamics, regulatory changes, and client trends impacting the PM markets

Job description

Morgan Stanley in New York seeks a highly motivated and experienced trader to join the Global PM Trading team, responsible for managing our non-linear trading business during North American trading hours.

Quote, price, and risk manage client flow across PM volatility markets during the North American session; develop and implement risk management strategies with the global PM trading team to optimize performance and capital efficiency.