MSWM Fixed Income Advisory Sales & Trading, Associate

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Capital Markets

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. The Firm's success is driven by the talent and dedication of its employees, united by shared values of integrity, excellence, and a strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley offers an exceptional environment in which to learn, perform, and grow professionally, supported by a culture that values diverse perspectives and promotes balance and well-being.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) is a global leader in wealth management, offering a comprehensive suite of products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. These offerings include brokerage and investment advisory services; financial and wealth planning; lending and cash management solutions; annuities and insurance; retirement services; and trust and estate capabilities. Within MSWM, the Capital Markets team supports clients globally across multiple asset classes by delivering differentiated market insights and high-touch service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide fixed income market commentary, strategy, and relative-value trade ideas to MSWM Financial Advisors.
• Conduct portfolio reviews and recommend reallocations aligned with client objectives and prevailing market conditions.
• Leverage internal desk resources (including credit analysis and strategy) to evaluate portfolios and support investment recommendations.
• Partner with the Advisory Trading Desk to source products and execute fixed income transactions.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience in fixed income sales and trading.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg; familiarity with rating agencies.
• Fundamental understanding of global credit and interest-rate markets and/or municipals
• Demonstrated ability to identify investment opportunities and analyze client portfolios.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex analysis clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats.
• Self-motivated and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while exercising sound judgment and strong time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex information accurately
• Licenses: SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 (or Series 63 and Series 65) required within three months of hire.

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 $57,000 and $115,000 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.