Fixed income Operations Associate

Morgan Stanley•Baltimore, MD

2d•$64,000 - $107,500•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in ISG Fixed Income Operations to enable the global Commodities business and ensure seamless front to back execution of trading and structured deals. 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 Sr. Professional position at the P3 job level within Product Support & Services, which is responsible for providing transaction support and managing post execution processes. 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. 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.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area and operational/compliance policies and procedures of their team
Ability to operate independently with respect to some job responsibilities
Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values
Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
Ability to think creatively and strategically, and thrive in a dynamic and often ambiguous work environment.
At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Responsibilities

Execute complex processes and assist a Team Manager in coordinating processes, risks and/or projects in a Team Lead capacity
Recognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and leverage detailed knowledge to propose changes in process
Train others, allocate tasks and support with first line escalation where required
Share expert knowledge across the team, contribute to team output and development, building relationships across the Firm
Investigate and resolve complex queries through various means, including daily interaction with key stakeholders such trading desks, sales desks and clearing groups.
Maintain high focus on internal and external reconciliations to ensure the trading desk has the correct position to avoid any profit and loss discrepancies.