ISG Equity Operations Associate

Morgan Stanley•Baltimore, MD

2d•$51,000 - $82,000

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in ISG Equity Operations to work on a dynamic and fast paced team to ensure the timely and accurate settlement of Equity OTC Derivative transactions by interacting on a daily basis with both internal stakeholders and external clients. This is an Associate position at the P2 job level within Product Support & Services, which is responsible for providing transaction support and managing post execution processes. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. 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. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.

Requirements

Ability to establish clear goals and priorities, and address non-standard issues within area of expertise with minimal guidance and supervision
Subject matter expertise in business area supported, client requirements, and ability to ensure control is not compromised to comply with client requests
Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment, able to multi-task and evidence strong problem solving skills
Strong analytical, organizational and written/ verbal communication skills
At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Responsibilities

Execute processes/functions, leveraging knowledge of the systems, markets and products that influence the team
Recognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and contribute to process improvements
Client and business unit relationship management, building relationships across the team, internal stakeholders, and external clients to contribute to team output
Participate in projects and initiatives, aiding in solution formulation with a focus on timely execution
Acting as a process owner and Risk manager by investigating and resolving client issues, discrepancies and disputes through various means, including daily interaction with trading and sales desks, middle office groups and various other internal stakeholders to ensure prompt resolution
Collaborating with Operational management, sales, and trading desks to diminish risk through escalation and strong communication

Benefits

Medical
Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Dependent Day Care Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability and Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually)
10 Paid Holidays
401(k)
Short/Long Term Disability