Client Financing Strategist, Front Desk Quant

Morgan Stanley

. Develop pricing and risk models and systems supporting client financing trading in repo, bills, total return swaps and bond forwards .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing pricing and risk models, implementing electronic trading algorithms, and building data analytics to enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in Python and Scala for trading applications and risk systems, with strong analytical skills in optimization and statistical modeling.

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Python ProgrammingScala ProgrammingStatistical ModelsConstrained OptimizationData Analytics

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Hard Skills

Pricing ModelsRisk ModelsElectronic Trading AlgorithmsData AnalyticsOptimization FrameworksStatistical ModelsLarge Dataset AnalysisGenerative ModelsFixed Income ProductsP&L Attribution

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCreative Problem SolvingIndependent WorkProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Quantitative Field

Industry Keywords

Repo MarketsCollateral AllocationFunding CostBalance Sheet ManagementSales and Trading Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop pricing and risk models and systems supporting client financing trading in repo, bills, total return swaps and bond forwards
Implement electronic trading algorithms for repo and bills and drive system development
Build data analytics to improve business operation efficiency
Drive automation of sales and trading workflows
Develop and provide production support for trading applications in a Python-based data analytics library
Develop and provide production support for a Scala-based risk and P&L system
Collaborate with Operations, Middle Office and IT teams to improve Client Financing workflows
Acquire in-depth knowledge of repo markets to improve collateral allocation and funding, balance sheet management, and funding cost P&L attribution
Work with Sales and Trading to identify P&L opportunities and implement solutions for P&L generation
Collaborate with other Strats groups to consolidate resources and advance strategic business solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
Strong knowledge of constrained optimization methods
Ability to formulate complex problems within an optimization framework
Strong knowledge of statistical models such as PGMs, MCMC and Bayesian networks
Ability to analyze large datasets
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively and approach problems from innovative perspectives
Ability to work thoughtfully and independently and manage multiple projects
Knowledge of French and English is required
Nice to have: Knowledge of generative models such as GANs, VAEs and GFlowNets
Nice to have: Knowledge of Fixed Income products
Nice to have: Strong technical programming skills in Scala and Python

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive employee benefits and perks
Support for employees and their families throughout their work-life journey
Opportunities for internal career mobility and advancement
Hybrid work environment combining remote work and office attendance