We are seeking a Reconciliation Automation – Director. This role will be responsible for understanding the reconciliation process and developing operating and technology strategies, managing and executing transformation initiatives, driving innovation, developing analytics solutions and delivering business outcomes.

The candidate will work closely with reconciliation team in understanding the automation opportunities and executing sustainable solutions. Along with automation initiatives the candidate will liase with custodians on breaks, liaising with Technology/vendor on any swift load issue, downloading statements from custodian websites for non-swift enabled custodians.
 

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 Team Specialist position at Director level within the Product Support & Services IM, which is responsible for providing transaction support and managing post execution processes.
 

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
 

What you'll do in the role:

• Manage complex processes and/or support significant process management/project efforts
• Lead in process improvement, project management or technology development and testing across multiple teams and/or divisions
• Analyse and expose ambiguous, complex issues or non-standard issues, identify risks, root causes and propose future actions, tracking through to resolution
• Liese with custodians on aged breaks, understand the themes and execute proactive measures in fixing the root cause
• Work with reconciliation team, technology, vendor on data load process > Relevant change management, Project management or Investment operations experience
• Ability to assess current state and future state requirements
• Document future state process flows, incorporating requirements and obtain stakeholder signoffs
• Understanding and implementation of AI, experience in power tools like Power BI, Alteryx, UI path, VBA macros
• Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities
• Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes
• Strong communication skills - clear, concise, and appropriate method of delivery
• Strong team player, with ability to manage deliverables on tight deadlines
• Strong overview ability
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic that works effectively in cross-functional team environment
   

What you'll bring to the role: 

• Strong analytical, organizational and documentation skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities.
• Exhibit a strong sense of urgency, accountability, ownership
• Has the ability to absorb information and learn quickly
• Ability to follow-up and work with teams at off-site/remote locations
• Relevant prior experience in reconciliations will be an added advantage
• High degree of computer literacy, including working knowledge of Windows-based applications
• Financial product basic knowledge on Equities, Fixed income, Mutual funds is a must

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 - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll 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. There’s 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.