We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Cyclical Testing Associate in Transaction Reporting to support the onboarding and evolution of front-to-back cyclical testing into Independent Testing, contributing to the newest expansion into CAT Transaction Reporting.   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 Associate level position within the Firmwide Operations Division. 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: - Execute complex processes and assist a Team Manager in coordinating processes, risks and/or projects in a Team Lead capacity - Recognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and leverage detailed knowledge to propose changes in process - Train others, allocate tasks and support with first line escalation where required - Share expert knowledge across the team, contribute to team output and development, building relationships across the Firm Primary Responsibilities:   MS is currently establishing the team to support the expansion of Proactive Sample testing for the firm’s transaction reporting obligations under CAT: - Independently test our CAT Transaction reporting implementation by testing trades front to back to ensure they are reporting in alignment with the current CAT 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. - 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. What you'll bring to the role: - Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area and operational/compliance policies and procedures of their team - Ability to operate independently with respect to some job responsibilities - Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values - 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. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

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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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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.