What are the responsibilities and job description for the Omni- Junior Trader- Associate / Sr. Associate position at Morgan Stanley?
Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Trader to join our Central Trading Layer (CTL) team within our Riverview Omni Master Fund -- a market neutral, factor constrained Hedge Fund launched in July 2021 which currently manages ~$2.5 Billion of AUM. The Fund employs both internal and external risk takers – combining fundamental equity sector specialists with a variety of quantitative trading strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while gaining hands-on experience in financial markets across a broad range of the investment and risk process. The Junior Trader will assist with trade execution, market analysis, risk monitoring, and support the daily trading operations across various asset classes.
Key Responsibilities
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's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Key Responsibilities
- Execute trades under the supervision of a senior trader across equities, derivatives, or other instruments.
- Monitor markets and analyze trends, news, and data to support trading decisions.
- Maintain and update trading metrics, trade cost analysis (TCA), commissions, slippage, and analytical tools.
- Assist in pre- and post-trade processes, including trade reconciliation and performance reporting.
- Help ensure compliance with internal controls, risk management guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams including fund level risk, operations, and compliance.
- Contribute to strategy development through research, back-testing, and data analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in a trading, investment, or financial analyst role (internships included), preferably within equities or related securities
- Strong interest in financial markets and trading.
- Proficient at an intermediate level in Python or R is preferred, while knowledge in SQL, Tableau, Excel VBA and Bloomberg /VBA is certainly a plus.
- Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong data analysis, visualization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
- Prior internship or exposure to trading environments.
- Familiarity with trading platforms and order management systems.
- Progress toward CFA, or other relevant certifications.
- Learning and development opportunities with exposure to live markets alongside a growing fund.
- Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
- Potential for growth and promotion within the trading desk, risk, and internal technology teams.
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.
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's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
