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Morgan Stanley Derivative Post Trade Obligation Operations, Associate - Operations Division in Tokyo, Japan
About the Firm
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking,securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the firm’semployees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
About the Division
One of the largest divisions in the Firm, Operations is the first line of defense for Morgan Stanley's 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.
Japan DPTO Team is a key partner to the Firm's institutional trading business globally providing trade and post trade support covering OTC Derivative Products including Rates, Credit, FX, and Equity. This is a client facing role involved in critical functions including Confirmation Drafting, Retrievals and Indexing. The team is also responsible in managing client statements, regulatory reporting and legal ledgers.
About the Role Institutional Securities Group Product Operations (ISGPO) partners closely with Sales & Trading and our Clients to process daily activities, develop and implement new products and services, as well as drive efficiency and reduce risk in our processes.
Key responsibilities
- A line Professional Operations Specialist executes Operations processes and/or supports process management and project efforts. This individual may be part of a team of specialists operating within a region and for a particular product.
- Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the processes, projects, systems, markets and instruments that influence their team.
- Analyzes and exposes ambiguous or complex issues, identifies root causes and proposes future actions.
- Ensures Compliance Courses and Policies are completed on a timely basis.
- May be required to build and manage relationships on a day to day level with Business Unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contact points in Client organizations.
_Qualifications, Skills & Requirements_
- Strong OTC Derivatives product knowledge is preferred
- Experience in OTC Confirmations Drafting & Retrieval process (ISDA Definitions knowledge will be an advantage)
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational and interpersonal communication skills, including Client Service experiences
- Ability to collaborate within a team environment both regionally and globally
- Intermediate to Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Word/Excel, and/or other relevant applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese & English Business Language
- Japanese financial rules and regulations knowledge including regulatory reporting experience will be an advantage
_Why Morgan Stanley?_
- __A career with Morgan Stanley means being part of an inclusive culture that encourages diverse perspectives, innovation, and cross-collaboration to bring value to our clients. You'll find passionate people from all walks of life working together to make the world a little better every day.
- We invest in the growth and success of our people through mentorship and development programs, as well as abundant opportunities to connect with peers and senior leaders through employee-driven networks and volunteer activities.
- Your wellness and priorities outside of work are important to us. Our competitive compensation and benefits package is designed to support the diverse needs of our employees and take care of you and your family.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build and support a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. We are committed to support special needs or reasonable accommodations necessary to enable you to work comfortably and effectively.
- Discover our Japan Offerings:https://www.morganstanley.co.jp/ja/people/working-at-morgan-stanley
-Discover our Global Offerings:https://www.morganstanley.com/people/experienced-professionals
_Our Commitment to Japan_
Everything we do at Morgan Stanley is guided by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. Since opening a representative office in Tokyo in 1970, we have been one of the largest and most active foreign financial firms in Japan providing investment banking, sales & trading, real estate, and investment management services.
Our People (English):https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/who-we-are
Our People (Japanese):https://www.morganstanley.co.jp/ja/people
Job: *Other
Title: * Derivative Post Trade Obligation Operations, Associate - Operations Division*
Location: Japan-Japan-Japan-Tokyo
Requisition ID: 3249723