Equities - Derivatives Clearing Strategy & Product - Associate

Derivatives Clearing Team Member

As a part of Prime Brokerage, Morgan Stanley's industry-leading Derivatives Clearing team manages the clearing of Futures, Options, and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Swaps at Clearing Houses globally. Derivatives Clearing services are utilized by a variety of institutional client types leveraging both speculative and hedging strategies across a wide range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, FX, and commodities. Our team works directly with clients to ensure an optimal client experience and product offering, providing clients with access to the markets and information necessary to further enhance their portfolios. The qualified candidate will be working closely with a team of professionals in the business unit on day-to-day strategy and product management. Candidate will participate in project work to analyze client and industry trends, enhance daily processes, and support a variety of strategic initiatives.

Principal Duties:

• Drive strategic initiatives to improve the business with focus on global consistency
• Oversee projects to ensure Derivatives Clearing product offering remains competitive
• Represent the Business Unit on regulatory changes and system improvements
• Review fees and commissions; ensure proper implementation internally
• Serve as a product expert in Futures, Cleared Swaps and Listed Options in client meetings

Education / Experience:

• Undergraduate degree
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel
• Prior clearing or institutional banking experience preferred

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and present updates to senior stakeholders
• Quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong team-player and collaborator, enthusiastic, motivated
• Ability to work autonomously; self-starter

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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $200,000 and $250,000 per year 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.