Junior Linear Products Trader - Commodities - Fixed Income Division - Associate

Job Description This is an Associate role on the Oil Trading desk, located in New York, within the Commodities department. The desk is focused on Eastern and Gulf Coast Refined Products/Natural Gas Liquids markets. Main Responsibilities Perform daily analysis of oil/NGL market fundamentals, mine relevant data, and develop analytical tools used in daily trading Identify profitable trading opportunities Develop pricing models to support structured transactions Prepare daily risk and PnL reports and analytics for the trading desk and Commodities management. Engage with scheduling to ensure counterparty obligations are met Support salespeople with client interactions including occasional travel Skills Requirements Undergraduate Degree in finance, economics, computer science, statistics, engineering or other quantitative based discipline 2-5 years of professional experience, with preference for any Financial or economics related experience Strong knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Excel and related applications Excellent analytical and quantitative skills Strong research and communication skills Strong interest in trading, financial markets, and the commodities space (particularly energy commodities) Familiarity in VBA and/or SQL Must be an excellent team player and multitasker Preferred Qualifications Experience in a traditional programming language such as Java, C/C++, Python, or R. Benefits Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $200,000 per year at the commencement of employment for Associate. Compensation may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, short and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley-sponsored benefit programs. Equal Opportunity 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. For more information, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr Morgan Stanley