Macro Research, European Interest Rates Strategist, Analyst / Associate

London, UK
Not disclosed
24 May 2022
21 Jun 2022
3215065
Permanent
Full time
Qualified accountant
Job Description

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.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate would contribute to the analysis of European and UK fixed income markets, including euro and UK interest rates products (cash and derivative), euro and UK sovereign bond market, European and UK inflation markets and money markets. The role would include analysing data, responding to client requests for information, contributing to and compiling research publications. The role would also involve writing research notes, speaking to clients and presenting at meetings, so strong communication skills are very important.

Morgan Stanley are looking for a highly talented individual who combines strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Applicants need to be able to work within a small, but diverse team, and should be able to both collaborate with, and contribute to, the team’s thought process. The ideal candidate will need to be proactive and able to think on their feet. At the same time they will need to work diligently, stay focused on completing the task and be resourceful and enthusiastic.

In addition, applicants must be able to work on their own initiative. Be capable of solving problems independently and to question conventional wisdom.

Qualifications

Skills Required

  • Fluent in English.
  • Additional knowledge of Interest Rates is preferred, especially their interplay with the macroeconomy.
  • Degree in Economics, Finance or equivalent.
  • Excellent IT skills related to data manipulation and interpretation, for example Python (pandas)
  • Basic statistical knowledge and practical experience in time series analysis using Python (statsmodels/sklearn) or R.
  • Strong capabilities to communicate clearly both in written work and in verbally.
  • Strong team player and appetite to work hard and deliver top quality analysis within a team.

Desired skills

  • Previous relevant experience in Macro Strategy, either in Fixed Income or FX.
  • CFA or studying towards an equivalent degree.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise 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.
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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