MSSN Margin- Associate

Were seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in MSSN National Margin team group to be responsible for Monitoring the daily activities of cash and margin accounts to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Federal Reserve Board (Regulation-T) FINRA and Morgan Stanleys own internal credit policies.

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

• Analyze accounts with credit and risk issues associated with risky trading strategies.

• Issue maintenance calls on accounts that fall below minimum margin requirements.

• File extensions with FINRA on open trades.

• Review and approve client requests for payments transfer of assets within Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and transfer of assets to other financial organizations.

• Support the MSSN national margin service phone line taking inbound calls from branch personnel related to but not limited to cash available buying power option calculations margin day trading trade through violations and disbursement approvals.

• Review and maintain the accuracy of customer margin account records of securities purchased creating REG-T House and FINRA calls.

• Interact with the branch management regarding the remediation of margin accounts requiring action due to market downturn exposures that create House and FINRA calls & deficit equity.

• Ensure that all customer accounts with outstanding regulatory exceptions are brought into compliance regarding retention house requirements FINRA 4210 and Regulation-T.

• Conduct daily account surveillance activities and enforces sellouts and buy-ins with the Branch offices.

• Work on ad-hoc projects within the department.

• Prepare and present Margin presentations and reports to management as well as the Field.

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

• Bachelors Degree required

• Knowledge of Regulation T and FINRA rules.

• Knowledge of Equities Fixed Income Products and Options.

• High level of customer service.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to use appropriate analysis judgment and logic when solving problems & making decisions.

• Excellent teamwork communication and presentation skill.

• Desire to work in a fast-paced Team Oriented environment.

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with others both verbally and written.

• Ability to relate well with others and build relationships.

• Ability to work under pressure in a time sensitive environment.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley we raise manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve 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 - 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: $51000 and $83000 per year. 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).