Fixed Income Financing CSG - Associate

Morgan Stanley

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About The Position

Fixed Income Financing CSG Associate TL Role Glasgow The Rates Financing CSG team supports the EMEA Client Financing and FRS trading desks in ensuring trades are booked, instructed to the market and settled in a timely manner. In practice, this includes liaising with clients, the trading desk and colleagues across Operations to resolve any trade economic discrepancies preventing matching whilst also providing first-class client service to our clients. The fixed income financing business continues to grow with new products and markets being added to the firm's offering for its client base. As such the successful individual will be required to contribute to several internal and market driven projects in addition to managing the existing trade flow, providing many opportunities to develop and challenge themselves in a dynamic environment. About Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. What will you be doing? The role will form part of the client service team and the primary responsibilities will include:

Requirements

• Previous experience in the Securities Financing industry is preferred though not essential.
• Similarly previous people management experience would be advantageous
• Investment Operations experience through holding previous middle office, trade support, client service, settlement or trade lifecycle roles will enable the successful individual to add immediate value.
• Individuals who like to develop a deep and broad understanding of their processes and use that knowledge to challenge existing processes and create efficiency by automating manual processes will be successful in this role.
• The role will provide a number of opportunities to work with stakeholders across the organisation therefore a proven track record in developing relationships and leveraging networks to deliver for clients is highly sought after.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and leadership across the teams daily and ad hoc functions and activities
• Pre-matching & Affirmation of all trades using Vendor Tools & liaising directly with clients
• Fails management, including reconciliation & resolution of unmatched trades. Working closely with clients, the trading desks and other Operation teams to resolve any matching issues.
• Providing first class service to our clients while answering client queries
• Working closely with the trading desk on high focus fails which have PnL impact to ensure timely updates on settlement
• Monitor risk and recall processes to ensure any potential buy in risk is escalated promptly and steps taken to address
• Identifying efficiency opportunities within current processes
• Monitor KRI and KPI thresholds to ensure the team is maintaining risk and performance standards

What This Job Offers

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