Associate- Trade and Transaction Reporting Operations- Change the Bank

Job Description

One of the largest divisions in the Firm, Operations is the first line of defense for Morgan Stanleys financial and reputational well-being and essential in delivering value. Operations is responsible for correctly settling and recording millions of transactions per day, identifying and mitigating operational risk, developing strong client relationships and partnering with technology to realize the full potential of IT and Automation. Operations has a premier team of creative and dedicated professionals, with a unique vantage point interacting with all parts of the business. The Operations Senior Management team is passionate about our people development and providing top-notch employee opportunities through an inclusive, forward-looking environment defined by open communication, collaboration, learning and dedicated career management. Institutional Securities Group Product Operations Institutional Securities Group Product Operations (ISGPO) partners closely with Sales & Trading and our Clients to process daily activities, develop and implement new products and services, as well as drive efficiency and reduce risk in our processes. ISGPO is comprised of 5 departments: Client Operations, Trading Operations, Financing & Collateral Operations, Trade & Transaction Reporting Operations (TTRO) and Change the Bank (CTB). ISGPO Run the Bank Trade & Transaction Reporting Operations (TTRO) delivers the appropriate diligence and governance over the Firm s global transaction reporting obligations. TTRO is charged with ensuring the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the Firm s trade and transaction reporting and is comprised of teams in London, New York, Hong Kong, Glasgow and Mumbai, supported by a selection of vendors and third party service providers. As the Centre of Excellence for Transaction Reporting, TTRO are engaged in the development of platforms and processes supporting upcoming regulatory change in a high focus, rapidly evolving environment. Supporting a broad stakeholder base, TTRO liaise with various internal and external counterparties daily, including other Operations teams, Sales and Trading, Non-Market Risk leads, Legal and Compliance teams, Information Technology, trade organisations such as ISDA, AFME and FIA, and Industry utilities such as DTCC and Unavista. The criticality of the function ensures senior management engagement and secures a high profile for those in the team. Role Description & Responsibilities As a Line Senior Operations Specialist you will manage complex processes and/or support significant process anagement and project efforts with the continued rollout of the CAT regulatory regime You will have the ability to work independently and handle change efforts. You would lead a growing team and may work as vendor oversight type of role. You will independently manage processes and look for ways to find efficiencies when they arise. You may manage critical projects or operational improvements with firm/client/risk/financial impact. Need to have a control mindset and look to actively manage down FINRA exceptions. You will have to maintain and create a continuing growing list of metrics. You will manage key relationships with internal/external clients and Firm stakeholders and influence and negotiate with clients and/or other departments on key deliverables and timelines., QUALIFICATIONS Skills that You Bring You are able to handle multiple work streams and prioritize effectively. Need to have strong written and verbal communication skills to detail. You actively look for new opportunities for self-development and career progression. You have a strong knowledge base on at least one of the two asset classes (Equities or Options) or a strong regulatory reporting expertise. 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.

Keyskills :
investment bankingknowledge basesenior managementrisk reductionfinancial serviceswealth managementoperational riskstatements of work sow