Operations Supervisor - Parametric

Morgan Stanley•Seattle, WA

1d•$78,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Supervise the day-to-day functions of all corporate action processing Review of corporate action related control processes Maintains an excellent knowledge of firm and industry best practices and controls Hold team accountable to best practices and controls even in high-pressure situations Proactively challenging the team's output to identify opportunities for improvement and feedback Maintain strong understanding of internal and external processes upstream & downstream Step in and perform daily responsibilities as needed with consideration for control processes to which that may preclude the supervisor performing Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop and implement tactical and strategic solutions to support business objectives Train, coach and mentor staff while maintaining a positive motivational emphasis Ensure the team is adequately staffed on a day-to-day basis, and that all employees are trained, and cross-trained to maintain coverage depth required to meet business needs Review and recommend new methods and procedures to make daily operations in the department more efficient, effective and controlled Performing a wide array of developmental functions, including interviewing, performance appraisals, development planning, and corrective action/termination Driving execution of large and small scale department projects and initiatives including technology components Point of escalation for direct reports, colleagues, internal clients & external clients Effectively escalate issues to senior management and other impacted teams Understanding of key department processes around corporate actions, restriction management, and security maintenance Working with large datasets in MS Excel and other technical applications. Must be able to manage and organize datasets of 100,000+ rows of data Responsible for managing small and large scale projects within the department Understand multiple processes and systems capabilities Perform analysis of data, metrics and processes to support advocacy for process improvements Host relationship review meetings with vendors and custodians to identify opportunities to leverage their external resources to increase scale and reduce risks Represent team in internal and external meetings and cover manager's responsibilities as needed Demonstrated leadership, management and supervisory skills Extensive knowledge of corporate actions We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. 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. Salary range for the position: $78,000 - 140,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership, management and supervisory skills
Extensive knowledge of corporate actions
Bachelor's (4yr) degree w/ concentration in finance or accounting
Five or more years' experience in the financial services industry
Proven experience as a leader and developing staff
Provide feedback and accountability while motivating in a positive manner
Well organized self-starter with the ability to analyze information and support the staff
Strong professionalism, communication and project management skills
Excellent organization, time management and planning skills
Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
Excellent technical and documentation skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs and handle large volumes of email correspondence
Ability to successfully thrive in ambiguous conditions

Nice To Haves

APX, Bloomberg, and Markit CA SaaS, MCA experience a plus
Experience with multicurrency investment accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day functions of all corporate action processing
Review of corporate action related control processes
Hold team accountable to best practices and controls even in high-pressure situations
Proactively challenging the team's output to identify opportunities for improvement and feedback
Maintain strong understanding of internal and external processes upstream & downstream
Step in and perform daily responsibilities as needed with consideration for control processes to which that may preclude the supervisor performing
Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop and implement tactical and strategic solutions to support business objectives
Train, coach and mentor staff while maintaining a positive motivational emphasis
Ensure the team is adequately staffed on a day-to-day basis, and that all employees are trained, and cross-trained to maintain coverage depth required to meet business needs
Review and recommend new methods and procedures to make daily operations in the department more efficient, effective and controlled
Performing a wide array of developmental functions, including interviewing, performance appraisals, development planning, and corrective action/termination
Driving execution of large and small scale department projects and initiatives including technology components
Point of escalation for direct reports, colleagues, internal clients & external clients
Effectively escalate issues to senior management and other impacted teams
Understanding of key department processes around corporate actions, restriction management, and security maintenance
Working with large datasets in MS Excel and other technical applications. Must be able to manage and organize datasets of 100,000+ rows of data
Responsible for managing small and large scale projects within the department
Understand multiple processes and systems capabilities
Perform analysis of data, metrics and processes to support advocacy for process improvements
Host relationship review meetings with vendors and custodians to identify opportunities to leverage their external resources to increase scale and reduce risks
Represent team in internal and external meetings and cover manager's responsibilities as needed