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Morgan Stanley

Vice President, Strats

New York, NY · Hybrid

$225K - $250K/yr

Support cross-asset xVA in daily trading and risk management activities with a focus on commodities markets: pricing new positions, hedging risks, and performing PnL attribution. Develop models ...

Morgan Stanley

Vice President, Strats

New York, NY · On-site

$225K - $250K/yr

Support cross-asset xVA in daily trading and risk management activities with a focus on commodities markets: pricing new positions, hedging risks, and performing PnL attribution. Develop models ...

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Murex Front Office

New York, NY · On-site

$17.75 - $22/hr

... Trading or FO support/projects with clients * Ability to utilize FO experience on financial ... IRS Callable, PRDCs, etc. models like HW or BGM XVA * * Develop test cases to troubleshoot the ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for xva trading in the United States is $36.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel in XVA Trading, you need strong quantitative finance knowledge, expertise in derivatives pricing, and a background in mathematics, finance, or engineering. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or C++, risk management systems, and XVA-specific platforms like Murex or Calypso is highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are key soft skills for collaborating with risk, technology, and trading teams. These skills are crucial to accurately assess valuation adjustments, manage complex portfolios, and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced trading environment.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of an XVA Trading professional?

An XVA Trading professional typically monitors and manages valuation adjustments (such as CVA, DVA, and FVA) on derivative portfolios, ensuring accurate pricing and effective risk mitigation. They collaborate closely with front-office traders, risk managers, and quantitative analysts, and often develop or enhance models to reflect market conditions. Daily tasks may include running exposure simulations, analyzing counterparty risks, and communicating complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment, making adaptability and continuous learning essential for long-term success.

What is an XVA Trading job?

An XVA Trading job involves managing and pricing valuation adjustments (XVAs) in derivative trading. XVAs account for factors like credit risk (CVA), funding costs (FVA), and capital requirements (KVA) to ensure accurate trade valuation. XVA traders work closely with risk management and quant teams to optimize pricing, hedge risks, and improve profitability. They use complex mathematical models, market simulations, and financial instruments to adjust derivative prices reflecting real-world costs. This role requires strong quantitative skills, financial market knowledge, and expertise in risk management.

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Market Risk Manager - XVA Coverage Team (Risk Management) : Job Level - Vice President

Market Risk Manager - XVA Coverage Team (Risk Management) : Job Level - Vice President

Morgan Stanley

New York, NY • On-site

$120K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Morgan Stanley rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 138 rated financial services

Job description

Market Risk Manager - XVA Coverage Team - Vice President
Firm Risk Management
Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports Morgan Stanley to achieve its business goals by partnering with business units across the Firm to realize efficient risk-adjusted returns, acting as a strategic advisor to the Board and protecting the Firm from exposure to losses as a result of credit, market, liquidity, operational, model, and other risks.
Background on the Position
The role will reside within the Firm Risk Management's Market Risk Department (MRD) which is a team dedicated to providing independent market risk oversight across the Morgan Stanley's trading and banking activities. The position is for an experienced Market Risk Manager working in the XVA Coverage team which oversees firm's CVA (Credit Valuation Adjustment), FVA (Funding Valuation Adjustment) and other related/emerging VAs on the firm's counterparty.
The role requires sound risk judgment, deep product understanding, and the ability to engage credibly with senior Front Office stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities
>Maintain on-going dialogue with trading desks and Front Office support groups regarding positioning, market developments, trading strategies, limit usage, and risk representation of new and/or exotic trades.
>Independently assess and monitor market risks through the review of portfolio risk sensitivities, Value-at-risk (VaR), stress scenario analysis and limit monitoring.
>Lead and drive initiatives within the XVA coverage area, including market risk modelling enhancements, development of stress tests, or regulatory initiatives (e.g. Fundamental Review of the Trading Book).
>Collaborate closely with colleagues from the global Market Risk Department and other support groups, including Model Risk Management Finance & Technology. Experience
>5 Years + experience in a trading or a market/counterparty risk department is a plus
>Curiosity and self-motivation to develop expertise in financial products, markets, and risk management practices
>Ability to synthesize complex problems and conceptualize appropriate solutions
>Proactive with the ability to work as both part of a close-knit team and independently
>Strong IT skills are desired to facilitate data analysis, competence MS Excel, VBA, and SQL
>Excellent communication skills for written, graphical and verbal presentation, with high competency in PowerPoint
>Knowledge of market risk concepts like VaR and regulatory activities like CCAR is a plus
>Product expertise in Fixed Income and/or Equity products including derivatives is desired
FRM is committed to creating and providing opportunities that enable our workforce to reflect diverse backgrounds and views.

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $205,000 year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

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