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Morgan Stanley · 3 days ago

IED - Quantitative Trading Assistant - Analyst/Associate

positionSouth Jordan, UT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level

Morgan Stanley is a global leader in the origination, distribution, and trading of equity securities. They are seeking a Quantitative Trading Assistant to support front-office equity derivatives trading, ensuring the accuracy of pricing and risk models while collaborating closely with traders and strategists.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesLending

Responsibilities

Oversee real-time model calibration and market parameter maintenance
Monitor market data (volatility surfaces, dividends, borrow curves, yield curves) and resolve fit errors promptly
Troubleshoot exchange-related quote issues and ensure smooth trading operations
Validate new-name fits and manage corporate actions and basket compositions
Collaborate with traders, strats, and support teams to address live requests quickly and accurately

Qualification

PythonModel calibrationQuantitative financeEquity derivativesCritical thinkingAttention to detailCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Strong technical aptitude with experience in model calibration frameworks and script-driven workflows
Critical thinking skills to diagnose, escalate, and resolve complex issues
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams
Familiarity with equity derivatives concepts (vol surfaces, dividends, borrow curves, forward pricing, yield curves)
Prior experience in a front-office or quant-adjacent support role within equities or derivatives
Exposure to structured products, equity derivatives, or options market-making environments

Preferred

Mathematics: Linear algebra, multivariate regression, optimization techniques, PDEs, stochastic processes
Quantitative Finance: Option pricing (PDE, Monte Carlo), risk-neutral measures, volatility modeling
Programming: Proficiency in Python

Benefits

Some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry

Company

Morgan Stanley

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Morgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services.
dateFounded in 1935
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.morganstanley.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1997-02-05IPO

Leadership Team

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James Gorman
Chairman and CEO
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Ted Pick
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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