Associate - Commodities Strategist (Fixed Income Division)

Commodities Strategist

Company Profile

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.

Department Profile

The Fixed Income Division is comprised of Interest Rate, Currency, Credit and Commodities Products and Distribution. Professionals in the Division assess and actively manages risk, trade securities, and structure as well as execute innovative transactions in the fast-paced and constantly changing global markets. The Commodities Division is a market leader across a broad range of commodities markets, with expertise in areas including client risk management, financing solutions and investor products Sales & Trading

From the largest global institutions to innovative new hedge funds, investors come to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading, and market-making services in almost every type of financial instruments including stocks, bonds, derivatives, foreign exchange, and commodities. Our professionals provide liquidity and content to clients around the world, actively assessing and managing risk, trading securities, and planning and executing transactions in the fast-changing markets. As the needs of our clients become increasingly complex, we often develop customized solutions.

Role Overview

The commodities business is looking for a quantitative strategist located in Mumbai, to support the cross Commodities Desk (like Oil, Power, and Gas, etc.).

The candidate will be part of the commodities strategist team and will work on supporting the daily running and support of the Trading and Sales Desk. This is a broad role and will involve tasks related to: development of frameworks for various reporting and analytical tools. assisting the internal/external stakeholders with automation and optimization requests, business analysis/translating of requirements for systems or workflow enhancements.

Role Responsibilities
• Working on Automation and Optimization project for the Desk like Operations, pre-trade, post-trade, etc.
• The role would be start with Operations workflow project and would eventually align with the desks.
• Implement tools to analyze profitability of businesses/clients and optimization of resources.
• Perform data analysis for Trading desk.
• Work with controllers and the model risk groups on model documentation and approval.
• Work with traders and originators on deal pricing and risk management.

Key Skills and Experience
• Graduate up to 4 years of experience.
• Degree in a quantitative subject.
• Knowledge of financial mathematics is preferred.
• Strong programming experience, preferably in C++/Java/Scala/Python. Python experience is compulsory.
• Experience with SQL/ any RDBMS.
• Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills.

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