Primary Responsibilities:

MS are currently establishing the team to support Proactive Sample testing for the firm's transaction reporting obligations under MIFID and SFTR, key responsibilities of this position will include:
- Independently test our MIFID & SFTR Transaction reporting implementation by testing trades front to back to ensure they are reporting in alignment with the current MIFIID & SFTR rules.
- The testing will also determine if the firms control framework is capturing the issue.
- Diagnostic testing will also be included in order to capture obvious errors and help size any problems that are found.
- Diagnostic tests are to be written in SQL and/or Python. These will require continuous improvement to automate and detect issues.
- Participates in industry working group calls and maintains a good understanding of upcoming regulatory reporting rules, published by ESMA.
- Proactively assists the Business, Operations, Compliance, and IT teams in understanding the impact of new regulatory changes.
- Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the front to back system infrastructure and understands data flows, booking models, and logic required to capture data.
- Liaises with relevant stakeholders in Operations, Technology, the Business, and Compliance to identify the root cause of issues and to address potential areas of risk.
- Investigates if any of the new products the firm is launching complies with the applicable reporting regulations.
- Ensures Compliance Courses and Policies are completed on a timely basis. Skills Required:

Strong analytical and problem solving skills are key to this position. Although experiences in regulation reporting or understanding of product flow are advantageous, the key behaviours are:

- You are able to handle multiple work streams and prioritize effectively.
- You actively look for new opportunities for self-development and career progression.
- You show dedication to learn from experience and mistakes; actively seek out feedback and adjust behaviour accordingly.
- You are aware of the long term impact of regulatory environment and market changes on the business. You make plans where appropriate to adapt control processes and procedures.
- You can identify the right levels of control and measures required, building a strong yet flexible workflow.
- You actively ensure existence of mitigating controls and take personal responsibility for enhancing processes.
- You combine clear and appropriate escalation with suggestions on appropriate risk reduction strategies.
- You consistently exceed expectations and respond actively and positively to changing circumstances.

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 that’s differentiated – and we’ve 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 - 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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