We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Associate to work as part of the wider business analysis project team with a focus on back & middle office business change, risk and regulatory initiatives.

Client Operations supports commercial Derivatives Clearing, Prime Brokerage, ISG Margin, Institutional Securities, Client Onboarding and relationships with the Firm's biggest clients. We also provide clearing services to Morgan Stanley House trading teams across ISG. We act as a valued strategic partner to our clients, enabling them to access new products, markets and services to meet the financial goals of their underlying investors. In partnership with our clients we also take a leadership role in the evolution of our business through our presence in new markets and on industry bodies. We work closely with our Sales and Trading stakeholders and Technology and Data partners on planning and building capacity to enable us to deliver creative, bespoke client solutions and to meet the higher client expectations than are standard in non-fee paying client business. The service level the Operations team delivers differentiates us from our competitors and is central to winning and retaining business.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you’ll do in the role:

• You are able to handle multiple work streams and prioritize effectively.
• You actively look for new opportunities for self development and career progression.
• You show dedication to learn from experience and mistakes; actively seek out feedback and adjusts behavior accordingly.
• You are aware of the long term impact of regulatory environment and market changes on the business. You make plans where appropriate to adapt control processes and procedures.
• You can identify the right levels of control and measures required, building a strong yet flexible workflow.
• You actively ensure existence of mitigating controls and take personal responsibility for enhancing processes.
• You combine clear and appropriate escalation with suggestions on appropriate risk reduction strategies.
• You consistently exceed expectations and respond actively and positively to changing circumstances.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Equities product knowledge
• Core operations skills including: systems knowledge accuracy responsiveness to queries and understanding of escalation requirements
• Knowledge of accounting and books and records understanding of trade settlement
• Good spreadsheet skills
• Problem solving capability
• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous trade support experience
• Previous experience of OTC derivatives with equity swaps experience preferable
• Previous experience of corporate actions and dividends

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.