GCM Syndicate Operations Associate

Were seeking someone to join our team as a GCM Syndicate Operations - Associate to provide first line support for new products and markets across Morgan Stanleys Global Sales and Trading business while being responsible for correctly settling and recording 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.

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 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.

Established in 1987 Morgan Stanley Frankfurt offers a comprehensive range of services including Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Finance Equity and Debt Capital Markets Sales and Trading Real Estate Investing and Investment Management. Our expertise in global capital markets combined with our unwavering focus on the needs of our clients allows us to offer global opportunities and solutions to the most complex problems. We are collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by our diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe in empowering individuals to advance their careers through exposure to innovation hands-on collaboration and enriching learning and development opportunities.

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

What will you be doing

• Act as a point of contact and liaison for the Global Capital Markets Division.
• Point of escalation for internal stakeholders other control functions and external parties.
• Partner with Sales & Trading on ad hoc queries and New Product Approvals impacting local entity
• Logistical operational oversight for all Capital Market transactions including IPOs Secondary Block Offerings Follow Ons Rights offerings Investment Grade Debt Issuance High Yield Issuance Asset backed Security Issuance and CLO issuance
• Successful closing of Equity and Debt Capital market transactions
• Dealing with Material Non Public Information (MNPI)
• Risk Management of Operations functional oversight. Including but not limited to Client Money Credit Risk Counterparty Risk Market risk.

An associate in GCM Syndicate Operations Team works closely with the Business Units and Infrastructure management in realising Firm objectives. The role requires a high level of risk management awareness and guardianship. The candidate needs to demonstrate they can take ownership of initiatives and make decisions based on sound judgment in complex situations which serve the best long term interests of the organisation.

What youll bring in the role:

• Prior experience of Middle Office Trade Support and GCM Operations functions required
• Knowledge of settlement process and systems
• General understanding of German Securities Banking law (KWG).
• Strong data analysis skills and excellent interpersonal skills able to build relationships across the Firm.
• Language skills - fluent in written & spoken English required German is highly advantageous.
• Able to communicate effectively with external clients and all levels of the organisation.
• Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to meet tight deadlines and to prioritize effectively.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Demonstration of good organisation skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives is a core requirement of the role. The candidate should have a clear understanding of how to distinguish priorities in a high pressure environment

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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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.