Full-Time

Wealth Management

Equity Trading, VP

Posted on 10/7/2025

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

10,001+ employees

Global financial services; wealth management

Compensation Overview

$110k - $185k/yr

+ Commission earnings + Incentive compensation + Discretionary bonuses + Other short-term incentive packages + Other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Category
Quantitative Finance (4)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Licenses: Series 7, 66, and 57 within three months of hire
  • Strong verbal communication skills - Must be client service oriented with the ability to provide active dialogue with FA’s and PM’s as well as sales traders who are using the products.
  • Confidence to have constant dialogue with internal and external clients; as well as to communicate with senior management
  • Ability to manage a fast-paced environment and multi-tasking – execution trading requires diligence and quick, effective decision-making skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks/activities
  • An entrepreneurial spirit centered around growth
  • Fundamental and Technical understanding of market dynamics
Responsibilities
  • The primary function is to act as an Associate responsible for engaging with Financial Advisors and Portfolio Managers in the execution of their orders.
  • Responsible for giving market color and guidance, while implementing different trading strategies to execute trades.
  • Be able to negotiate and execute at the best price for the client. Have knowledge about all asset classes within Equity trading.
  • Have a deep understanding of trading algorithms and how to apply them to execution.
  • Will represent the client and protect trade orders for the customer during the entire trade cycle.
Desired Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience on a trading desk preferred with an interest in equity markets

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm offering investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services to individuals, families, institutions, and governments. It helps clients raise, manage, and distribute capital through advisory services, asset management, trading, and financing activities, with revenue from advisory fees, asset management fees, trading commissions, and interest income. The company differentiates itself through its large, worldwide platform that provides a full suite of services across markets and client segments, a focus on client needs and long-term relationships, and a strong emphasis on institutional expertise and capital markets capabilities. Its goal is to help clients achieve their financial objectives by delivering tailored financial solutions and maintaining enduring client partnerships.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1935

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What makes Morgan Stanley unique

  • Institutional Securities segment delivers highest profitability via M&A advisory and capital raising.
  • Global Wealth Management targets high-net-worth individuals with personalized financial planning.
  • Investment Management offers equity, fixed income, and alternatives across 42 countries.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Company News

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Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley predicts crypto will become so mainstream by the end of 2026 that it will be "uninteresting", as Morgan Stanley's embrace of digital assets signals broader Wall Street acceptance. His comments followed observations that Morgan Stanley Investment Management now prominently features crypto offerings on its homepage. The bank recently launched its spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) with a 0.14% annual fee, undercutting rivals including BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust. Morgan Stanley's fund attracted approximately $34 million in net inflows on its first trading day, with over 1.6 million shares traded, marking one of the strongest ETF debuts in the past year. The shift is particularly striking given the bank called Bitcoin potentially worthless in 2017, highlighting the changing institutional attitude towards digital assets.

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Morgan Stanley has ranked Meta, Amazon and Google as its top picks ahead of first-quarter earnings, citing four macro themes that will shape performance through 2026. The bank highlighted revenue acceleration and GenAI return on investment signals as key drivers, whilst warning that rising 2027 capital expenditure expectations—15% above consensus for hyperscalers—may cap valuations. Morgan Stanley also flagged consumer weakness in branded advertising markets as not yet priced in. Meta remains the bank's top pick, with focus on top-line growth guidance and MetaAI rollout. For Amazon, analysts expect AWS growth of 29-31% and a path to $10-11 GAAP earnings per share by 2027. Google is projected to deliver high-teens paid search growth and 60% year-over-year cloud growth.

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Apr 10th, 2026
Morgan Stanley launches Bitcoin ETF with $30.6M inflows and 14 basis point fee

Morgan Stanley has launched its Bitcoin Trust (NYSE: MSBT), marking a significant entry into the digital asset space by a major investment bank. The fund generated $30.6 million in net inflows at launch and features a competitive fee structure of just 14 basis points. The move signals growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies despite recent market volatility. Amy Oldenburg, Morgan Stanley's Head of Digital Asset Strategy, stated that "digital assets are increasingly intersecting with traditional markets" and the bank aims to help clients access this evolution through trusted structures. Bitcoin is currently trading around $73,000, down approximately 17% this year but recovering from recent lows. The cryptocurrency previously reached highs above $126,000 last year. Morgan Stanley may expand its digital asset offerings based on customer demand.

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Stats Perform closes $475M term loan at 12.35% yield with B- rating

Stats Perform has completed a $475 million four-year covenant-lite term loan B at 12.35% yield-to-maturity, arranged by Morgan Stanley. The loan priced at S+700 with a 0% floor and 96.5% original issue discount. Proceeds will refinance existing credit facilities alongside a $275 million equity contribution from sponsor Vista Equity Partners. The company will repay a $62 million revolver, $471 million first-lien term loan due July 2026, and $140 million second-lien term loan due July 2027. The facility carries B-/B3 ratings. Moody's upgraded the company's corporate rating to B3, whilst S&P placed ratings on CreditWatch, indicating a potential two-notch upgrade to B-. Chicago-based Stats Perform, a Vista Equity portfolio company since 2014, provides sports AI services through its Opta brand.

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Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are set to report first-quarter earnings next week, with analysts expecting strong results driven by robust merger and acquisition activity. The first quarter saw a record $1.2 trillion in global deals, up 42% year-over-year. Goldman Sachs is expected to report earnings per share of $16.22 on 13 April, up 15% year-over-year, with revenue projected at $16.9 billion. Morgan Stanley reports two days later, with anticipated EPS of $3.02, also up 15%, and revenue of $19.6 billion. Goldman Sachs derives roughly 19% of revenue from investment banking versus Morgan Stanley's 13%, potentially giving it an advantage in strong M&A markets. Goldman has outperformed Morgan Stanley over the past year, returning 85.3% compared to 66.2%.

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