Associate Trader

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.The Corporate Derivatives Trading desk within the Institutional Equity Division (IED) is responsible for structuring, pricing, trading, and risk-managing a broad range of derivative solutions for corporate and high net worth clients. The team’s product coverage spans vanilla equity options, bespoke and exotic derivative structures, and margin lending transactions. While many transactions are linked to single-stock underlyings, the complexity of the associated risks requires a deep understanding of a diverse set of financial instruments, markets, and risk factors.The desk is seeking to hire a Senior Associate or Vice President to focus on the below responsibilities.Structuring and pricing derivative transactions tailored to the needs of corporate and wealth management clients.Managing and hedging the desk’s trading books on a daily basis, working closely with traders across desks as well as external brokers and counterparties.Conducting fundamental and market-driven analysis of equities and broader market conditions to assess risk and support trading decisions.Partnering with colleagues across Global Capital Markets and the broader IED derivatives platform to develop client solutions and generate new business opportunities.Driving strategic technology and infrastructure initiatives in collaboration with desk strategists and technology teams to enhance trading, risk management, and operational efficiency.The successful candidate will have the following qualifications.A minimum of three years of experience in equity derivatives trading.Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to understand, value, and manage complex derivative payoffs and risk exposures.A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, coupled with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.A demonstrated willingness to learn quickly, assume increasing responsibility, and contribute across multiple aspects of the business.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 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.For more information, please visit: .Employment Type:Job Level:Vice PresidentPosted Date:Aug 27, 2026ATS Job Description Test:Department:Trading