We’re a seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in the Security Settlements team within the Firmwide Operations division. The Security Settlements team is responsible for ensuring the firms Fixed Income and Equity security transactions successfully settle on contractual settlement date and in accordance with trade details as booked in the firm's system. Further, the team is responsible for ensuring the books and records for the firm agree with the external banks and depository's records.

In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

The team has diverse responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Settlements specialist and managing the settlement process for global markets. Leads team interactions and set the standard.

Manage the performance and relation with the outsourced vendor in India independently manages processes and/or projects.

Partner closely with Business Units in enhancing our client service level and support for new business development. Identifies and develops value added solutions that support clients' needs.

Effectively manage the divisions control environment by balancing risk with commercial opportunities. Where applicable, develops and provides management oversight and review over required regulatory reporting.

Drive the review of the control and processes in order to reduce operational and client risk.

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and strive for delivery of commercial initiatives.

Understands the impact of initiatives, risks on the operational budget.

Work with global counterparts in running the strategic agenda for the Security Settlements. - 5 years experience in a Security settlements role with the last 3 years in any of the below functions.

Asia security settlements for Equity & Fixed income, Security settlements for equity and fixed income supporting non Asia markets.

Middle office for equity and fixed income & Trade processing for equity and fixed income products

Client service supporting equity and fixed income products & Understand trade life-cycle and the front to back functions.

What you'll bring to the role: 

Proficient in MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint, Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks.

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Detail oriented and ability to adhere to tight deadlines.Confident, Self-motivated and has a drive for results

Ability to contribute in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment. Strong interpersonal skills.

Operate with minimal or no supervision.

Desire to work in an environment strong in teamwork, commitment and excellence. - 5 years experience in a Security settlements role with the last 3 years in any of the below functions.

Understand trade life-cycle and the front to back functions.

Proficient in MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint. Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks.

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented and ability to adhere to tight deadlines.

Confident, Self-motivated and has a drive for results

Ability to contribute in a high intensity and rapidly changing environment. Strong interpersonal skills.

Operate with minimal or no supervision.

Desire to work in an environment strong in teamwork, commitment and excellence.

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 89 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.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize 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.