2027 Operations Off-Cycle Analyst Programme (Glasgow)

2027 OperationsOff Cycle InternshipProgramme

The Operations Division at Morgan Stanley is the front line of defence for the Firms financial and operationalwell-being andworks closely with almost all departmentstosafeguard the Firms reputation and franchise. Operations partners with Sales & Trading Finance Legal and Technology to execute the Firms institutional retail and asset management businesses. As the Firm continues to evolve Operations plays a critical role in driving innovation automation and process transformation to ensure Morgan Stanley remains resilient scalable and future-ready.

In addition to supporting and settling critical daily transactions our teams challenge existing ways of working leverage data and emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve client outcomes operational efficiency and risk management.

Individuals will have opportunities to contribute ideas participate in transformation initiatives and work on real business challenges where innovative thinking and continuous improvement are encouraged.

*Please note that this is a 12-Month Internship Programme.

Training Programme
Interns start their Programme with participation in an Induction Day covering the overview of Morgan Stanleys businesses structure and strategy. Throughout the internship there will be training covering product and industry knowledge soft skills and teambuilding activities. Throughout the Internship programme in addition to on-the-job training Interns will also take part in networking events and training sessions hosted by different teams.


Responsibilities

• Trade Support & Reconciliation - Learn key processes in the life cycle of a trade from deal capture to final settlement to identifying and resolving breaks and existing processes and identify opportunities to simplify workflows reduce manual activity and improve controls.
• Data Analysis & Reporting - Use data to generate insights challenge assumptions and recommend actions that drive meaningful business outcomes.
• Projects & Systems Testing - Take part in projects and initiatives and use systems to efficiently mitigate risk whilst developing relationships with Technology to design develop and implement solutions to business requirements.
• Team Collaboration - Work with team members at all levels contributing ideas sharing knowledge and constructively challenging existing practices to drive better outcomes. Build relationships across functions to influence change and deliver improvements share market and systems knowledge issue follow-ups and escalations and create best practices.
• Client Relationship Development - Understand the priorities of stakeholders to ensure business needs are met adhere to and protect client confidentiality and ensure top quality client experience.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to simplify processes enhance controls improve client experience or introduce new ways of working. Present recommendations and contribute to implementation of change initiatives.

*Salary is competitive with excellent benefits.

Qualifications/ Skills/ Requirements

• You are an undergraduate student who has outstanding academic achievements and are on track for a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent.
• You have excellent leadership inter-personal and strong verbal and written communications skills.
• You pay close attention to detail have analytical and problem-solving skills and can understand and evaluate complex information quickly.
• You demonstrate curiosity adaptability and a desire to continuously learn and embrace change.
• You are a team player and are client-service oriented.