We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Equity Operations Associate in ISG Equity Operations to provides customer services for mainly Japanese Equity Stock Loan and Seido Ippan Margin trades.

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

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

What you'll do in the role:

·         Execute processes/functions and/or support process management and project efforts, leveraging knowledge of the systems, markets and instruments that influence the team

·         Recognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and contribute to process improvements

·         Build relationships within team and internal stakeholders, sharing knowledge to contribute to team output

·         Participate in projects and initiatives, aiding in solution formulation with a focus on timely execution

·         Stock Loan Account maintenance

·         Responsible for daily collateral management / client reporting

·         Contact with external borrowers / lenders to match collateral exposure and billing.

·         Sending confirmation

·         JASDEC SHOGO Pre-matching

·         Regulatory reporting

·         Exclusive Portfolio Maintenance

·         Seido / Ippan Position maintenance

·         Booking reconciliation 

What you'll bring to the role:

·         Ability to establish clear goals and priorities, and address non-standard issues within area of expertise with minimal guidance and supervision

·         Subject matter expertise in business area supported, client requirements, and ability to ensure control is not compromised to comply with client requests

·         Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values

·         Language: Native Japanese speaking/reading/writing and business level English are required

·         PC skill: Must be a PC literate. Excel and Word skills are required

·         Other skills: Excellent communication and good organizational skills are required

·         At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. 

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity 

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.

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.