Operations Senior Associate - Parametric

Morgan Stanley•Seattle, WA

3d•$78,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com. ABOUT PARAMETRIC Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what is important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings. This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week. ABOUT THE TEAM The operations department ensures all onboarding and lifecycle processes of our clients' accounts are well managed, resulting in an excellent experience with the Parametric product line. The team provides contract, regulatory and operational support during the onboarding and life of institutional derivatives clients, along with other services to ensure the client experience is as smooth and effective as possible. ABOUT THE ROLE This position is on the Documentation Team, and will support client and third-party contracts primarily for institutional derivatives clients, client onboarding and new account setup. The role will work closely with legal, portfolio management and operations teams to onboard and maintain client accounts and documentation across the life of a client, and facilitate necessary setups and documentation to trade derivative products, including investment management agreements, broker agreements, ISDAs and trade confirmations. This role requires strong time management skills, excellent communication, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a focus on process improvement and risk analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's (4yr) degree; JD or Paralegal with relevant financial services experience preferred
5+ years' experience in financial services
Well organized, self-starter with the ability to analyze information and take a risk mindset
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Document management experience
Prior experience with contracts, derivatives including uncleared products, and financial services regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare draft agreements and other client documentation for institutional derivatives investors.
Coordinate efforts with Parametric's internal legal counsel, understand and resolve complex issues and present final documents. Specific documentation may include investment management agreements, derivative trading agreements (including ISDAs, futures and options agreements, and repurchase/reverse repurchase agreements), limited partnership agreements and other fund offering documents, non-disclosure agreements, and ISDA trade confirmations.
Review and update client specific documentation during the client onboarding process and throughout the life of the client; understand client-specific contract terms and requirements.
Communicate directly with brokers and trading counterparties to facilitate opening of new client accounts; complete internal setup of client and trading accounts.
Work closely with Parametric's trading, operations, compliance and business development professionals across multiple office locations; expedite outstanding issues with a sense of urgency, and provide regular status updates and prioritization to meet client and/or internal deadlines.
Review complex regulations and updates, research client-specific legal issues required for servicing the relationship, participate in firm-wide working groups and industry calls, and communicate results clearly to the business.
Review ISDAs, ISDA amendments and master confirmation agreements; assist clients with regulatory requirements during ISDA onboarding, work with trade counterparties and review trade confirmations.
Have primary responsibility for the maintenance of client files and the retention of documents, making use of technology to ensure access to current documents is efficient and secure.
Review and update team policies and procedures.

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