Investment Management - Liquidity Portfolio Manager - Senior Associate/VP

Location: London

This individual will be part of the Portfolio Management efforts of the Global Liquidity Team in London.

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.

Responsibilities

1. Analyze, recommend and execute Money Market and short dated Fixed Income purchase and sales transactions.
2. Effectively contribute to the management and positioning of EUR and GBP Money Market portfolios.
3. Monitor and manage portfolio requirements of MSIM liquidity funds, with reference to regulatory, rating agency, and internal restrictions.
4. Provide day-to-day oversight and relationship management of key Front Office support functions and third-party vendors.
5. Contribute to portfolio management strategy meetings, to accurately convey team thoughts on current macro developments.
6. Aid the Distribution team by contributing to Money Market Fund client meetings, market updates, and new business pitches.
7. Develop and maintain strong relationships with market participants, such as banks, brokers, and other trading counterparties, rating agencies, and regulators.
8. Effectively manage repo counterparty trading execution and documentation.
9. Contribute to the strong leadership and culture of success of the MSIM Liquidity Team.

Skills Required

1. Bachelor's Degree required.
2. General fixed income/money market experience.
3. Experience with executing fixed income market transactions.
4. Solid functioning knowledge of the banking system as it relates to money markets.
5. Understanding of the structures and types of various money market securities.
6. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and quantitative skills.
8. Proficient in Bloomberg, Excel - Aladdin a plus.
9. Positive team player with ability to work to strict deadlines and make quick effective decisions while maintaining close attention to detail.

Flexible Work Statement

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