Division Profile
One of the largest divisions in the Firm Operations is the first line of defence for Morgan Stanleys financial and reputational well-being and essential in delivering value. Operations is responsible for correctly settling and recording millions of transactions per day identifying and mitigating operational risk developing strong client relationships and partnering with technology to realize the full potential of IT and Automation. Operations has a premier team of creative and dedicated professionals with a unique vantage point interacting with all parts of the business. The Operations Senior Management team is passionate about our people development and providing top-notch employee opportunities through an inclusive forward-looking environment defined by open communication collaboration learning and dedicated career management.
Team Profile - Collateral Operations Transformation
Collateral Operations are responsible for all aspects of collateral margining and works closely with the regional business unit risk managers sales operations and documentation groups. The team manage margin calls to minimize the Firms exposure to counterparty and market risk. The team covers regulatory and non-regulatory margin for OTC traded derivative products including Fixed Income Equity and Repo.
You will be part of a team whose responsibilities include:
>Coordinating technology changes between the global Collateral Operations & Technology teams
>Develop strong relationships with IT colleagues to design develop and implement technology platforms to deliver solutions to these business requirements.
>Collect assess and document business requirements complete the necessary analysis of product data recommend implementation priorities and advise stakeholders on solution alternatives benefits and costs.
>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Must be able to articulate the right level of detail based on the audience concisely explain complex issues and possess strong written and oral executive-level communications skills
>Track and review team projects and help to assess risk and next steps
>Provide regular project status updates to the stakeholders and the senior change management identify and escalate project risks
>Own the assigned projects or streams initiate and coordinate the necessary changes until timely delivery.
>Coordinate testing and sign off on requirements. Skills Required
>All degree disciplines considered.
>Strong numerical and analytical skills are a prerequisite.
>Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Project Visio required.
>Project management experience desired.
>Organization and time-management skills required.
>Experience of using the AGILE approach beneficial.
>A self-starter with the ability to work on their own initiative as well as work across a global team.
>Demonstration in their past work and/or academic experience of robust analytical skills and high attention to detail.
>Enthusiasm for learning and a strong desire to advance personal & career development.
>Exposure to collateral products is beneficial.
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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