Christopher Smith Joins Morgan Stanley as FX Options Trader VP

ByGavriel Gavrielides

Oct 13, 2026 #Christopher Smith, #Morgan Stanley, #People Moves, #Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking

Christopher Smith has joined Morgan Stanley as Vice President – FX Options Trader, according to a LinkedIn post.

New role: Vice President – FX Options Trader at Morgan Stanley
Previous role: Vice President – FX Options Trader at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President – FX Options Trader at Morgan Stanley!

– Christopher Smith

Smith previously held the same title at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking, where he worked for three years and one month. Before that, he spent six years at Credit Suisse as an FX Options Trader, including a role as Trade Management Analyst.

Smith’s earlier career included positions at Brewin Dolphin and Countrywide Plc. He began his career in fund operations and desk support roles in 2015.

Christopher Smith, Vice President – FX Options Trader at Morgan Stanley. Source: LinkedIn

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Christopher Smith Joins Morgan Stanley as FX Options Trader VP

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