We’re seeking someone to join our team as Director in IM Operations to perform the performance and analytical calculation requirements of Morgan Stanley’s proprietary funds, institutional clients, and other products, including local reporting rules and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions where MSIM conducts business, and to play a key role in helping transform how Morgan Stanley Operates. 

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 a Team Specialist position at Director level within the Operations Business Management, which is responsible for performing business management functions. We do this by managing headcount, financials, people processes, executive communications, and strategic support.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously 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:                                                                                        

• Serve as a subject matter expert within functional area, working with Team Manager to   manage processes, risks and/or projects, proposing and implementing improvements/changes.
• Act as key problem solver for area or expertise, applying detailed knowledge to address unique or novel situations, recognize risks and draw out key issues.
• Coordinate work, train and develop other team members where required, including task allocation, and project contribution.

• Performance Calculation and Reporting: Asset management performance calculation and reporting experience, including knowledge of alternative return calculations and GIPS standards.
• Automation with low code tooling, AI savvy, and familiarity with process improvements and transformation tools
• Investment Management Operations: Prior experience in investment management operations is highly preferred. Understanding of investment products (equities, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives) and their valuation as part of the overall portfolio. Experience on Aladdin platform is an added benefit.
• Independent Operation: Ability to operate independently and navigate the organization to foster collaboration in a results-oriented manner.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with excellent data analysis capabilities. Sound judgment without compromising control.
• Ownership and Accountability: Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, influencing skills and team player.
• Relationship Building: Strong ability to collaborate effectively within a team and maintain good relationship and networking skills.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify and escalate risk issues to Operations Management and stakeholders.
• Client Service: Highly proactive and energetic focus toward client service and relationship management. Ability to work across an array of functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to meet committed timelines.
• Initiative: Strong individual initiative with the ability to take a proactive approach to assigned projects and new team initiatives. Ability to think outside the box in problem-solving.

What you’ll bring to the role:    

• Performance Calculation and Reporting: Asset management performance calculation and reporting experience, including knowledge of alternative return calculations and GIPS standards.
• Automation with low code tooling, AI savvy, and familiarity with process improvements and transformation tools
• Investment Management Operations: Prior experience in investment management operations is highly preferred. Understanding of investment products (equities, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives) and their valuation as part of the overall portfolio. Experience on Aladdin platform is an added benefit.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify and escalate risk issues to Operations Management and stakeholders.
• Client Service: Highly proactive and energetic focus toward client service and relationship management. Ability to work across an array of functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to meet committed timelines.
• Ability to lead by example, work with drive and determination, and put forward challenging views to senior levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area and operational/compliance policies and procedures of their team.
• Ability to operate independently across the majority of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values and acting as a role model.
• At least 7+ years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.                                                         

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.