PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London
About us:
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm and a market leader in investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The company provides a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place to learn, grow and achieve. You will be exposed to a truly international and multi-cultural environment that appreciates and respects who you are as a person.
We offer:
The chance to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight into our business
Work with and obtain in-depth knowledge of a wide range of financial products from plain vanilla products to the most exotic structured derivatives
Engagement with the other offices globally, including New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Budapest
A competitive salary and benefits package, and eligibility for annual bonus
Open minded and welcoming environment, where your ideas are taken seriously
Continued professional development based on your career interests
Team Profile:
Morgan Stanley Valuation Control provide an independent valuation assessment across the entire spectrum of financial instruments, ranging from vanilla products to the most complex structured and derivative transactions. This process involves the certification of models and their valuation methodologies, testing for adherence to such methodologies, evaluating internal valuation marks against external benchmarks, identification, and resolution of valuation discrepancies, and communicating a valuation assessment to senior trading and Finance management. The team is also involved in the continuous enhancements of the valuation control infrastructure with a view towards global and cross-product standardization.
You will:
Undertake monthly independent valuations of a global portfolio of financial assets using external data sources and internal models
Present to and communicate with traders regularly to convey valuation results and discuss marking methodologies
Review valuation and risk models, while working closely with model developers
Enhance and streamline existing working processes
Understand global financial markets, follow market movements, and comprehend the impact on the portfolio and firm
You have:
Completed degree in Economics, Finance or Business-related discipline
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Good understanding of and interest in the financial markets and products
Strong analytical, quantitative skills and solid knowledge of Excel
General understanding of and interest in the financial markets and products
Ability to develop strong internal client relationships
Willingness to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise 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.