IED - Equity Derivatives Strat - Associate / VP

About this role

Morgan Stanley’s Equities Division is seeking a Strategist / Quantitative Analyst to join its Flow Optimization team in London, focusing on the analysis of trading activity, hedging optimization, and pricing and risk management models supporting decision-making across equity derivatives markets. Strats are integral contributors to the firm’s revenue-generating activities, working in close collaboration with traders, sales, and technology teams within the Sales & Trading Division. They play a key role in enhancing trading efficiency, improving analytical frameworks, and supporting data-driven decision-making across a broad range of products and market conditions

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? * Analyze trading activity and client flow data to identify patterns, opportunities, and areas for optimization across the business

* Develop quantitative models and analytical frameworks to support pricing, execution, and risk management processes. * Conduct statistical analysis and backtesting of trading and hedging strategies under varying market conditions. * Build and maintain scalable data pipelines, monitoring tools, and research infrastructure used by trading and strategist teams

* Partner closely with traders, sales, and technology teams to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, and support strategic initiatives. * Contribute to the continuous enhancem

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