Equities & Options Trade Support Operations- Associate

Were seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in Equities and Options Trade Support team within Wealth Management Operations to serves on the front lines providing critical support to our Clients Financial Advisors (FAs) Client Service Associates (CSAs) and branch teams across the country.

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 level position level position 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.

At Morgan Stanley Baltimore we support the Firms 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. Theres ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Interested in joining a team thats eager to create innovate and make an impact on the world

What youll do in the role:

• Execute processes/functions and/or support process management and project efforts leveraging knowledge of the systems markets and instruments that influence the team

• Recognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and contribute to process improvements

• Build relationships within team and internal stakeholders sharing knowledge to contribute to team output

• Participate in projects and initiatives aiding in solution formulation with a focus on timely execution

• Serve as a primary point of contact for Financial Advisors and branch personnel regarding equity and option trade inquiries

• Respond to and resolve cases through phone email and case management systems in a timely and professional manner

• Investigate and support trade corrections account inquiries and execution issues

• Perform detailed reviews and reconciliations of trade activity to ensure accuracy and alignment with regulatory requirements

• Collaborate with trading desks technology compliance and other operations teams to resolve escalated or complex trade issues

• Maintain a strong understanding of market mechanics trading regulations and firm policies

• Uphold a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail to minimize risk and operational errors

• Participate in a rotating schedule to service our clients that includes working 2nd and 3rd shifts as required.

• Identify and escalate trends or process gaps that may require enhancements or additional training

• Support projects process improvements and user acceptance testing as needed Qualifications:

• Series 7 and/or Series 63/66 licenses are preferred or must be obtained within 90 days

• Bachelors degree in Finance Business or a related field preferred

• 1-3 years of experience in financial services or a trade support environment

• Strong understanding of equity and options markets and trade lifecycle preferred

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work

• Ability to handle high call volumes while maintaining professionalism and accuracy

• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and under pressure

What youll bring to the role:

• 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 Firms core values

• Series 7 and/or Series 63/66 licenses are preferred or must be obtained within 90 days

• Bachelors degree in Finance Business or a related field preferred

• 1-3 years of experience in financial services or a trade support environment

• Strong understanding of equity and options markets and trade lifecycle preferred

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work

• Ability to handle high call volumes while maintaining professionalism and accuracy

• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and under pressure

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with trade systems (e.g. Order Management Systems case tools) is a plus

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Salary range for the position: $62000 - $83000 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 units incentive compensation plan which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits including 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) and Short/Long Term Disability in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Morgan Stanleys goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. 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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).