Associate - ISG Equity Operations

Morgan Stanley • Baltimore, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in ISG Equity Operations to support the Collateral and Indications Operations function. 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. 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: Focus on daily execution of the Collateral Margin & disputes processes for OTC relationships, responsible for margin call issuance, booking and settlement along with dispute reconciliation, investigation and resolution. Execute functions, support process management and project efforts, leveraging knowledge of the systems, markets and instruments that influence the team. Recognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and contribute to process improvements Build relationships within team and internal stakeholders, sharing knowledge to contribute to team output Participate in projects and initiatives, aiding in solution formulation with a focus on timely execution Work directly with clients to develop relationships and partner on daily service and initiatives

Requirements

• Ability to establish clear goals and priorities, in order to execute daily responsibilities.
• Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise with minimal guidance and supervision
• Ability to build subject matter expertise and ensure control is not compromised to comply with client requests
• Ability to apply strong risk awareness and escalate in clear and concise manner
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values
• At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• Role is hybrid and will require in office attendance 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Focus on daily execution of the Collateral Margin & disputes processes for OTC relationships, responsible for margin call issuance, booking and settlement along with dispute reconciliation, investigation and resolution.
• Execute functions, support process management and project efforts, leveraging knowledge of the systems, markets and instruments that influence the team.
• Recognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and contribute to process improvements
• Build relationships within team and internal stakeholders, sharing knowledge to contribute to team output
• Participate in projects and initiatives, aiding in solution formulation with a focus on timely execution
• Work directly with clients to develop relationships and partner on daily service and initiatives

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed