Vice President - Equity Derivative Trade Operations

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

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About The Position

Manage complex processes and/or support significant process management/project efforts Lead in process improvement, automation, project management and testing across multiple teams, while continually ensuring that a high standard of governance remains in place. Analyze and expose ambiguous, complex issues or non-standard issues, identify risks, root causes and propose future actions, tracking through to resolution Provide broad product experience to support the resolution of complex issues, and function as a senior point of escalation. Directly contribute to the operation and delivery of risk and control processes. Ensure that risks detected across the control framework are mitigated, that Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) are managed and issues appropriately escalated. Broad experience in OTC and Securitized Equity Derivative products (Options, Swaps, Exotics, Structured Notes) with a comprehensive understanding of front to back trade flow and post trade processing. Experience in automating operational processes leveraging transformation tools such as Power Automate, Alteryx, Power BI, UiPath Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to manage multiple workstreams, and to prioritize effectively Experience collaborating with Sales, Traders, Risk and a diverse range of stakeholders. Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives, risks and operational impacts. Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you 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. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $172,500 per year at the commencement of employment. 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

• Broad experience in OTC and Securitized Equity Derivative products (Options, Swaps, Exotics, Structured Notes) with a comprehensive understanding of front to back trade flow and post trade processing
• Experience in automating operational processes leveraging transformation tools such as Power Automate, Alteryx, Power BI, UiPath
• Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to manage multiple workstreams, and to prioritize effectively
• Experience collaborating with Sales, Traders, Risk and a diverse range of stakeholders
• Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives, risks and operational impacts
• Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• Series 99 license required or willing to obtain within first 6 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Manage complex processes and/or support significant process management/project efforts
• Lead in process improvement, automation, project management and testing across multiple teams, while continually ensuring that a high standard of governance remains in place
• Analyze and expose ambiguous, complex issues or non-standard issues, identify risks, root causes and propose future actions, tracking through to resolution
• Provide broad product experience to support the resolution of complex issues, and function as a senior point of escalation
• Directly contribute to the operation and delivery of risk and control processes
• Ensure that risks detected across the control framework are mitigated, that Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) are managed and issues appropriately escalated
• Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees