FID Cash TSG- Director- ISG Fixed Income Operations

Morgan Stanley • Campus, IL

16d

About The Position

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Fixed Income Cash Trade Support Group Director in ISG Fixed Income Operations to focus on independent control, risk and maintenance functions. 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 Advanced Specialist position at Director level within Product Support & Services ISG.

Requirements

• Proven experience in team leadership and people management
• Strong communication skills both oral and written are essential, as the successful candidate will be dealing with senior management and our partners across the various divisions of the firm
• Task orientated, inquisitive in nature, the successful candidate will be required to ensure production items and projects are delivered on time.
• Ability to challenge the processes and issues owned by the team.
• Ability to generate innovative ideas and proactively drive forward solutions
• The ability to effectively prioritise a high volume of work in a real-time environment
• Strong risk awareness and the ability to escalate issues appropriately
• Good level of numeracy to aid in the quick identification and resolution of cash flow discrepancies
• Able to identify and support the resolution of ambiguous problems through initiative and tenacity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel)
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Nice To Haves

• A general knowledge of Fixed Income products and how they are traded is preferable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Partnering closely with the Trading and Sales to provide the first level of control and escalation.
• Ensuring that the trade bookings are correctly reflected in the trading risk systems and tie out with the Counterparty.
• Ensuring that all trades are booked and confirmed as intended by checking the Trading system verses internal MS systems, liaising with Trading, Sales, Brokers or the Counterparty directly.
• Intermediary between the Trading desk and other areas of the Bank. Controllers, Settlements and Confirmations areas will escalate to you to resolve issues to ensure that breaks are resolved effectively.
• Responsible for ensuring current controls are followed, manage critical projects or process improvements with IT and Projects Groups.
• Analyze and break down ambiguous or complex issues into concrete deliverables and takes responsibility for ensuring deliverables are met.
• Provide regular training and career advice to the team.
• Set the strategic direction of the team and ensure it fits with the global TSG priorities undefined

Benefits

• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
• Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

What This Job Offers

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