Job Description

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Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 747 offices in 42 countries.

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. Morgan Stanley 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.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity based in Hong Kong currently exists for a Executive Director / Vice President with specialized experience and knowledge of equity products to join the Electronic Trading Risk Management (ETRM) team.

ETRM is part of the Business Control Unit (BCU) within the Institutional Equities Division (IED). This is a 1st line of defense team that manages the risks of trading listed products through the IED systems and engines.

Through working closely with stakeholders including Compliance, Technology, Business owners and the 2nd Line of Defense Risk Management team, ETRM aims to minimize unintended market impact, regulatory enquiries and erroneous trading that can result in Financial, Operational, Regulatory, or contingent Market Risk to the Firm.

We are looking for high energy, goal driven, self-motivated candidates who have strong interests in execution trading risk management with excellent interpersonal skills and firm commitment in striving for excellence. The candidate must be a team player, have a strong desire to learn, and ability to work effectively and pleasantly with colleagues across the firm.

The position requires someone who understands execution and associated risk including technology at a detailed level, is an excellent communicator, and who can navigate through various internal stakeholders. Qualified candidates need a strong background in electronic trading, trading algorithms, risk management, and either execution business or trading/Hedging strategies. The successful candidate is able to understand and analyze complex risk situations, actively manage risk reduction with appropriate escalations. This is an opportunity to work with a fast-moving, talented team, while interfacing with business owners across both agency and principal, technology teams, products and compliance across the Firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trading Limit Oversight: Manage, monitor, and review real-time trading limits across IED for both execution services and trading desks

• Regulatory & Exchange Compliance: Act as a subject matter expert on interpreting and implementing trading, regulatory, and exchange requirements Experience with China regulations and engagement—including Abnormal Trading Guidelines and Program Trading rules—is a strong plus

• Stakeholder Coordination: Centralize discussions between IED trading desks, 2nd Line Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, and Technology on broad-reaching topics.

• Technology & Systems Governance: Coordinate, prioritize, and approve IT development and system enhancements to meet trading and regulatory requirements.

• Electronic Trading Governance: Provide oversight for execution trading platforms and trading algorithms, including control frameworks and pre/intra-trade controls

• Control Framework Development: Design and enhance risk controls for electronic trading applications to strengthen operational resilience.

• Global Alignment: Collaborate with global counterparts to ensure consistency and adoption of best practices

• Regulatory Engagement: Act as a point of contact for regulatory inquiries and external audits related to execution risk.

• Risk Communication: Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management, articulating key risks and emerging issues.

• Proactive Risk Management: Identify and escalate evolving risks driven by technological and regulatory changes.

Stakeholder Interaction

Work closely with Sales & Trading, Trading Desks, Product Managers, Strats, Technology, Compliance, Operations, and external regulators across regions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are critical.

SKILLS:

Experience:
Minimum 6+ years in electronic trading-related roles (Trading, Risk Management, Technology, Compliance, etc.), with a primary focus on execution risk management.

Product Knowledge:
Strong understanding of cash equities and/or equity derivatives, including front-office processes such as:

• Trading infrastructure and order routing

• Execution platforms

• Regulatory requirements

• Trade reporting

Technical Expertise:
Familiarity with electronic trading technologies and concepts (e.g., FIX messaging, market microstructure, regulatory rules, market data).

Project & Governance Skills:
Proven experience in program/project management and governance processes.

Core Competencies:

• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent project management and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including concise presentations

• Effective relationship management, negotiation, and prioritization skills

• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion while keeping stakeholders informed

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit:https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo