IED - Equity Derivatives Strat - Associate / VP

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Relevant experience (3y minimum) in a quantitative, trading, data science, or analytical role within financial services.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with experience working on large and complex datasets.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and trading environments.
• Experience with statistical modelling, data analysis, and research methodologies.
• Strong programming skills in Python; experience with data engineering or distributed computing frameworks is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across trading, technology, and business teams.
• Self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
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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 enhancement of analytical methodologies and automation capabilities within the team.

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