We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in ISG Fixed Income Operations. The role is within the Interest Rate Derivative Trade Support Group (IRD TSG) who are responsible for all interest rate derivatives traded in the Americas. The broader organization provides operational functions in direct support of activity executed by Institutional Sales &Trading to support financial transactions.

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. This is an Associate level position level position within Product Support & Services, which is responsible for providing transaction support and managing post execution processes.

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.

At Morgan Stanley Baltimore, we support the Firm’s global Technology, Operations, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance, Internal Audit and Finance divisions. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Baltimore community since 2003. Our talented and diverse team is one of the largest in the U.S. outside of our New York headquarters and home to industry leading cybersecurity innovation with multiple patents and awards. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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What you’ll do in the role:

Execute processes/functions and/or support process management and project efforts, leveraging knowledge of the systems, markets and instruments that influence the teamRecognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and contribute to process improvementsBuild relationships within team and internal stakeholders, sharing knowledge to contribute to team outputParticipate in projects and initiatives, aiding in solution formulation with a focus on timely executionResponsible for offering the first line of control for the Interest Rate Derivative Trading desk's risk and ensuring that the trade bookings are correctly reflected in both Front and Back Office systems and tie out with the Counterparty via manual and systematic reconciliation processes as well as exception managementFacilitate conversations with stakeholders on risks, their impact and how well they are managed in a clear, timely and structured mannerBeing the intermediary between the Trading desk and other infrastructure groups to facilitate breaks and exception resolution as well as root cause analysis

What you’ll bring to the role:

Ability to establish clear goals and priorities, and address non-standard issues within area of expertise with minimal guidance and supervisionSubject matter expertise in business area supported, client requirements, and ability to ensure control is not compromised to comply with client requestsCulture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core valuesStrong attention to detail due to the nature of the functions which require a high degree of accuracy when dealing with trading orders/transactions.Passion for self-development with intense curiosity as the willingness to learn new products is essential. The ideal candidate can adapt to new firm and industry initiatives by putting forward their own ideas in constantly changing environment.A propensity towards leadership as daily deadlines are inflexible and the candidate should be organized to ensure the team meets all deadlines. The ideal candidate can share their knowledge between the Trading, Sales, Settlements and Confirmations groups.Strong communication skills as you will be in constant communication with the front office, clients, and many departments within the bank. The ideal candidate will be concise and precise by leveraging their knowledge and understanding to refine their points whilst coming across professionallyAt least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

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.

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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Salary range for the position: $60,000 - $80,000 Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to  other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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).