Asia Rates Trading Assistant

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. Department Profile The Fixed Income Division is comprised of Interest Rate, Currency Products, Commodities, Credit Products and Distribution. Professionals in the Division assess and actively manages risk, trade securities, derivatives, lending and repo products, and structure as well as execute innovative transactions in the fast-paced and constantly changing global markets. From the largest global institutions to innovative new hedge funds, investors come to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading, and market-making services in almost every type of financial instruments including stocks, bonds, derivatives, foreign exchange, and commodities. Our professionals provide liquidity and content to clients around the world, actively assessing and managing risk, trading securities, and planning and executing transactions in the fast-changing markets. As the needs of our clients become increasingly complex, we often develop customized solutions. Background on the Team As part of the Fixed Income Division, the Trading Desk Assistant is responsible for working with and supporting the G10 Interest Rate Trading desk in Mumbai. The team covers Asia, EMEA and North America hours supporting Fixed Income and is functionally split based on the area of work.

The role involves working with and supporting the G10 Interest Rate Trading desk in Mumbai. The role suits a self-motivated, highly energetic individual who has a good background in mathematical analysis and strong understanding of the fixed income markets/products, as well as an understanding of trade execution and trade lifecycle management. Description: Support the Asia Interest Rate Trading Desk in Mumbai [Asia working hours]. Perform trade capture & risk reviews including risk moves, lifecycle management, trade bookings  and amendments. Provide support to end of day P&L reviews. Work with the desk to improve trading platform through streamlining processes and automation. Educational background in Finance, mathematics, or engineering. Strong understanding in math/engineering, economics finance Understanding of Interest rate products and markets (Bonds, Interest Rates derivatives) Proficiency in MS office products Excel, Power point. Must be self-motivated, confident and possess good communication skills. Attention to detail.   Preferred credential Strong knowledge and expertise in excel, with ability to analyse and automate processes. Fixed income product knowledge with professional work experience Interest in macroeconomics and trading Background in statistics and/or data analytics Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize 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. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and