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{A Topline Description of the Role - max 1 sentence} We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director in the Asset Services Corporate Actions Validation Service (CAVS) ) function responsible for the timely and accurate capture, validation and set-up of Corporate Action and Asset Servicing announcements using vendor feeds, agent bank SWIFTs and other market sources.

{B Standard Description of Division, JA Functional Title & JA Job Family} 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 Advanced Specialist position at Director level within the [RECRUITER to add standard JA JOB FAMILY Description based on Job Profile].

{C Standard Description of the Firm} 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.

{D Part 1: Scope of Role What you'll do}

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
- Analyze and expose ambiguous, complex issues or non-standard issues, identify risks, root causes and propose future actions, tracking through to resolution
- Build and manage relationships with business unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contact points in Client or Market organizations
- Oversee daily CAVS operations, ensuring Corporate Action and Asset Servicing announcements are captured, validated, set up and transmitted accurately and on time.
- Manage production queries, issues and escalations across the event lifecycle.
- Partner with vendor teams to ensure timely event capture, set-up and query resolution. {D Part 2: Scope of Role What you'll bring}

What you'll bring to the role:
- Front-to-back knowledge of the processes, projects, systems, markets and instruments that influence their team with a comprehensive understanding of job-related operational/compliance policies and procedures
- Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives, risks on the operational budget
- Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise
- Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail, strong ownership and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to support team growth, knowledge sharing and capability building.

- At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

{E What you can expect from Morgan Stanley} [RECRUITER to add standard global paragraph]

{F Standard Description of location GCs/Paris/Frankfurt only} [RECRUITER to insert where applicable]

{G Regional insertions e.g., Wage transparency, EEO, Regulatory etc.} [RECRUITER to insert standard disclosures for location and division where applicable]

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.