MSIM- Liquidity Trader- Vice President

MSIM is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

This individual will be an integral part of the Trading efforts of the Global Liquidity Team in New York

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, execute, and reconcile Money Market trades.  Asset classes include Corporate Credit (Commercial Paper, Certificates of Deposit, Corporate Bonds), Repurchase Agreements, US Treasuries, and US Agencies.
• Collaborate within investment team to strategize execution, manage intraday cash flows, and coordinate liquidity needs of MSIM liquidity funds
• Specifically partner with Portfolio Managers to coordinate implementation and execution of new issuance, maintenance trades, and portfolio rebalancing.
• Effectively communicate market conditions and investment strategy to the Portfolio Managers, investment team, and distribution function.
• Communicate with Sales and Client Service teams to ensure accurate client cash flow details
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing counterparties
• Seek operational improvements and automation within the trading function
• Adopt ad-hoc projects to aid in investment analysis and deepen investing framework

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fixed income/money market investment experience
• Experience with: Corporate Credit, Repurchase Agreements, US Treasuries, US Agencies
• Execution experience preferred with knowledge of full trade life-cycle
• Meticulous attention to detail and desire to solve problems
• Highly proficient in a team oriented, fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and quantitative skills
• Functioning knowledge of bond math as well as the banking system as it relates to money markets
• Proficient in Bloomberg, Tradeweb, MarketAxess, Aladdin
• Bachelor’s Degree required

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $180,000 and $240,000  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.

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