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Credit Repo Strat- Associate
London

JR009002

The role involves quantitative analysis, programming, and direct interaction with the trading desk to deliver scalable tooling and analytics to support trading within the Credit and EM repo business. You will be partnering with traders, technology, and other stakeholders to drive innovation in risk, pricing, and resource management and optimisation. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong technical foundations and keen interest in financing markets within credit.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

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. We 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.

What will you be doing?

• Deliver quantitative tooling and analytics to support the Credit Repo trading business.
• Automate desk processes and streamline data workflows using Python and KDB.
• Work closely with traders to enhance real-time decision support, provide custom solutions, and optimise client flow.
• Collaborate with strats, tech and other functions to drive innovation, process improvements and facilitate efficient project delivery.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong programming skills in Python (or similar); experience with KDB/SQL and comfortable with data handling.
• Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail and strong desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and rigorously with highly complex datasets and systems.
• Basic understanding of financial markets and interest in Credit and EM within fixed income.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Where will you be working?

• 20 Bank Street London

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.