Portfolio Performance Operations- VP

Were seeking someone to join our team as a Vice President in IM Operations to be responsible for managing Performance and Analytics Operations within Middle Office Operations team. This function will span across all Business lines and asset classes that are currently managed by MSIM for their Mutual Funds and Institutional Clients. The role will be responsible for accurate timely and complete calculation of performance and analytics for our portfolios including benchmark returns.

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 a Team Manager position at Vice President level within the 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.

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What youll do in the role:

Develop staff lead projects and control deployment of resources owning management tools/methods such as work queues checklists depth charts and calendars

Set direction and expectations for your team(s) defining training plans and transfer of expert knowledge to contribute to team output and development

Contribute to business plan for area establish risk/contingency plans raise and address issues with urgency when required

Build and manage relationships with business unit partners other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments and external contact points in Client or Market organizations

Ensure that the Performance team meets all internal and external deliverables against the established Service Level Agreement.

Be responsible for the strategies priorities and initiatives to drive worldclass capabilities and continuous process improvements.

Be part of a global team responsible for middle-office performance and analytical functions including but not limited to reporting composite maintenance and client take-on/termination tasks

Partner with MSIM Middle Office teams and business partners to understand products and strategies and to position the team to advise on performance measurement calculations and interpretations

Working very closely with the Global Fund Administration teams in managing and meeting requirements for regulatory and Board reporting. The position works alongside the Analytics Composites and risk teams to ensure data accuracy and coordinated delivery of service.

What youll bring to the role:

Strong relationship building skills serving as a role model for client service

Ability to think commercially understand the impact of initiatives risks on the operational budget

Experience in managing teams enhancing control continuous improvement and reducing operational risk

Culture carrier and role model representing and leading the Firms core values to influence and motivate those around you

Asset management performance calculation and reporting experience including knowledge of alternative return calculations and GIPS standards.

Automation with low code tooling AI savvy and experience with leading teams through process improvements and transformation

Experience in investment management operations is highly preferred. Deep understanding of investment products (equities fixed income derivatives alternatives) and their valuation as part of the overall portfolio.

Ability to operate independently at a senior level and navigate the organization to foster collaboration in a results-oriented manner.

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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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120000 and $173000 per year at the commencement of employment. However base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package which depending on the position may also include commission earnings incentive compensation discretionary bonuses other short and long-term incentive packages and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

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).