Fixed Income Division COO – Vice President, Frankfurt

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.

• As a member of the EMEA Fixed Income Division (FID) COO team, you will be joining a world-class dynamic, collaborative and fast-paced sales & trading business. The team works closely with EMEA FID management across rates, FXEM, credit, structured products and commodities businesses in setting and implementing regional strategy, driving growth and efficiency initiatives and the day-to-day running of the business.
• As a member of the EMEA FID COO team, you will work closely with EMEA FID management on
• setting and implementing regional strategy, incl. growth initiatives
• tracking performance, resource usage and competitor intelligence
• identifying and implementing opportunities to increase efficiencies
• preparing analysis and materials for meetings with business leadership, firm management and external stakeholders
• driving priorities for senior management as they arise
• You will be partnering with colleagues from individual FID businesses, infrastructure and control functions to deliver EMEA FID priorities and represent FID in Firm-wide projects.

• What we’re looking for:
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in STEM or economics
• Commitment to delivery of highest quality work product; strong attention to detail
• Proactive, self-motivated, goal oriented, and organized; superior sense of ownership
• Desire to contribute to a team environment that balances individual initiative and team accomplishments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skills that will help you in the role:
• Experience in successfully navigating complexity in a front-office environment e.g. as part of a deal team or structurer
• Familiarity with financial statements, capital or liquidity calculations
• Excel /Power BI, business writing, presentation skills