Analyst/Associate, Equity Derivatives Trading

Morgan Stanley Advantage Svcs

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong Until 8/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted May 12, 2026 Last posted May 12, 2026
Job description

We are looking for a high-potential, quantitative-minded individual to join our Equity Derivatives trading desk as a Junior Trader. In this role, you will support senior traders in product pricing, market making, and risk management. You will work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, gaining exposure to full trade lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in equity derivative product pricing, market making, modelling, and process development for business
  • Assist in trade processing, risk analysis, and product life cycle management
  • Liaise with middle-office, back-office and technology teams to ensure accurate trade booking, settlement, and technical stability of systems
  • Work effectively, independently and as a highly collaborative teammate across the wider derivative business

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above preferably with major in Mathematics/Science/ Economics/Finance
  • 1-3 years of relevant working experience in finance industry
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Python, VBA preferred
  • Mandarin speaking skill is preferred

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

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.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

About this role

Summary

Support senior traders in product pricing, market making, and risk analysis in a fast-paced environment

Job title

Analyst/Associate, Equity Derivatives Trading

Experience level

1-3 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Hong Kong, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PythonVBAcommunication

Preferred skills

Mandarin

Specializations

equity derivativesproduct pricingmarket makingrisk management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hong Kong

Work arrangement unknown City
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