Assoc, Professional, P2, Core Services, NEX : Job Level - Associate

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

1d • $65,000 - $103,000

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Corporate Action Associate in Asset Services. The NA Corporate Actions Department is responsible for analyzing and understanding high levels of functions within the various corporate actions teams. The candidate will be responsible for responding to customer (internal and external) inquiries in a timely manner. 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 within Core Services, which is responsible for performing and managing product-agnostic and centralized operational services across several businesses and products. 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. The incumbent is responsible for corporate actions custody tasks related to US, Canadian and Latin American securities. The Analyst will be responsible for interpreting corporate action data both mandatory and voluntary. This includes the daily interpretation and notification of corporate action events as well as the reconcilement, monitoring, and understanding of entitlements to the books and records. The incumbent is responsible for performing daily reconciliations for cash, security, and suspense transactions as well as adhering to established policies and procedures. Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

Requirements

• Strong Communication skills.
• Can work well under pressure, lending control and order to a difficult or pressurized situation.
• Can deal easily with multiple issues and tasks.
• Team Player who actively promotes sharing of knowledge.
• Prepared to work additional hours to meet deadlines.
• Strong time management skills.
• High regard for attention to detail, accuracy & quality.
• Approaches all situations with positive outlook, energy and enthusiasm. Is a self-starter who takes individual ownership for work quality and improvement. Working with drive and determination.
• Shows initiative and creativity, taking a long-term approach to improvement and resolution of issues.
• Is self-confident, demonstrates integrity and business-appropriate behavior.
• Ability to question a process and promote own ideas and solution.
• A minimum of 2 year Corporate Actions experience.
• Detail oriented, organized, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, deadline driven, risk oriented environment.
• Customer service competency is a must with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) is required.
• The candidate will require the ability to multitask and take ownership of complex issues, be required to meet deadlines as well as be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong skills utilizing DTC (Depository Trust Company ) & Swift messaging for all anticipated voluntary corporate actions is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience of Corporate Actions, Dividends or Coupons an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions/tasks within coverage area
• Respond to client requests with accuracy and speed, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures
• Follow escalation framework, taking responsibility for identifying, escalating and preventing issues
• Raise issues, question others and offer solutions/ideas

What This Job Offers

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