About the Firm

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

About the Division
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Asia is an integrated business within Institutional Securities. We provide highly personalized, best-in-class investment advice, execution services and wealth management and banking solutions to Ultra High Net Worth individuals and families across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Night shift (overseas market hours: 7 pm – 4 am / 8 pm – 5 am) and holiday coverage requiredHandle various products with emphasis on FX.  Additional products include cash equities, fixed income, exchange traded derivatives and structure productsHandle trade execution and monitoring and maximize best execution of orders for clients / RMsLiaise with Operations to ensure trade allocation and settlement are completed smoothlyCommunicate with RMs and clients across different regions in Asia who invest in overseas markets such as US and Europe with market information, flows, price movements and general queriesLiaise with internal and external counterparties to ensure a high standard of client serviceWork closely with other traders in maintaining and enhancing the execution process, analyzing current market conditions, leveraging in-house trade ideas and providing market colorKeep up to date on regulatory requirements and control standardsPerform suitability risk monitoring, ensure trade executions adhere to the risk management & monitoring framework and are performed in an accurate and efficient mannerOther duties include daily transaction margin checking, portfolio / client data checking and performing risk disclosures to clientsQualifications - External

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3-5 year's relevant experience in Private Banking or Wealth Management, with good understanding of investment products including cash equities, derivatives, FX and fixed incomeExcellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Mandarin)SFC/ HKMA licensed, familiar with local regulatory and compliance requirementsGood knowledge of different markets, investment behavior and orientationExperience in handling trade execution and trading systemsExcellent understanding of risk management and able to perform margin calls, if neededKnowledge of Microsoft Office, Bloomberg and Reuters, etcExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to work under pressure and independently with a minimum of supervision

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize 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.