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

Morgan Stanley•Campus, IL

21d

About The Position

Morgan Stanley Investment Management is looking for an experienced Corporate Actions Specialist to join their Operations team. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This candidate will be responsible for processing all mandatory and voluntary corporate actions for the firm. Additional responsibilities include assisting key stakeholders with corporate action related inquiries, reconciliation, and settlement. The ideal candidate will come with at least 3-5 years of industry experience and knowledge of fixed income and equity securities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience
3-5 years of operations and/or related experience
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Strong problem-solving, collaborative and innovative solution-focused thinking skills
Knowledge of custodian bank operating standards and interoperability with asset management
Knowledge of equity and fixed income securities a MUST

Nice To Haves

Specific knowledge of corporate actions is a PLUS
Knowledge of BRS Aladdin a PLUS

Responsibilities

Provide functional support to MSIM portfolio managers, traders, and portfolio administrators through the Blackrock Aladdin Trade Management System
Responsible for analyzing data and monitoring corporate action events in Aladdin between vendors, middle offices and custodians
Manage and process both mandatory and voluntary corporate action events from initial announcement through final settlement
Soliciting and receiving responses from the Front Office for Voluntary events and submitting instructions to various custodians prior to deadline dates
Provide functional support around corporate action workflows including data consumption, maintaining processing standards and management of overall corporate action functions
Identify and resolve issues related to corporate action transactions in a timely fashion following established guidelines, procedures, and controls
Responsible for cash and position reconciliation related to corporate actions in Aladdin for all designated portfolios
Liaise with middle office and custodian banks to resolve unconfirmed settlements and reconciliation items
Provide exceptional operational support to key stakeholders
Facilitate accurate and timely delivery of critical business inquiries to and from internal clients, internal business colleagues, operational colleagues, and external counterparties
Redefine procedures and implement solutions to improve efficiency and help mitigate operational risks