Fixed Income Division - Associate, Rates Sales (London)

FID Interest Rate Sales – Associate Role Overview We are looking for an Analyst/Associate to join the Interest Rates Sales business. Ideally looking for a candidate with prior interest rate sales experience who is a self-starter, adaptable and who is committed to building strong and lasting relationships with our clients. Based in London, the successful candidate will be responsible for selling Interest Rate products.  Upon starting the role, you will initially support senior salespeople and help on executing transactions. As you develop your client facing skills and product knowledge more accounts will be assigned to you. You will be expected to develop a good understanding of the Fixed Income marketplace. You will also be expected to become involved in business and product development and obtain a good knowledge of the competitor landscape. The scope for development within the role is high as you would be encouraged to take on additional responsibility from an early stage. Department Overview The Fixed Income Division (FID) is comprised of Interest Rate and Currency Products, Credit Products, Securitized Products, and Municipal Securities. Professionals in the Division assess and actively manage risk, trade securities, and structure as well as execute innovative transactions in the fast-paced and constantly changing global markets. The Commodities Division is a market leader in energy, metals, and agricultural product trading worldwide whose professionals’ trade in both physical and derivative commodity risk. 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? Generate ideas and opportunities for new and existing clients in response to relevant market themes and dislocations Develop & maintain tools, quantitative metrics and signals for identifying sales opportunities Establish/maintain a strong connection with various sales and trading desks across the Fixed Income business Communicate opportunities to sales & clients, with a view to generate flow for the rates business. Interact with partners in other fixed income divisions (FX, credit, commodities) to identify opportunities to collaborate and cross-sell What we’re looking for: Prior Interest Rate Sales experience Strong analytical mindset, with ability to go in depth and provide differentiating analysis Knowledge of various interest rate products, including vanilla/exotic derivatives Keen interest in the financial markets, economics, market dynamics and have the desire to work in a fast-paced environment A commercial mindset and desire to collaborate and create strong partnerships with trading and external clients Strong technical / analytical skills Ideally a master’s degree in a STEM subject (science, technology, engineering, and math) or finance related topic Strong understanding of numbers and basic programming concepts Strong people skills, with an ability to be commercial An entrepreneurial mindset Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to speak a second language Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: This role is deemed as a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement:   Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working