We're seeking someone to join our team as a Trade Support Associate to work as part of the Listed Derivatives F&O Trade Support team.
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, driving strategic automation solutions by embracing a transformation mindset and challenging the status quo. This is a Trade Support Associate position at Associate level within Institutional Securities Group, which is responsible for providing transaction support and managing post execution processes.

The team acts as the central point of contact for front-to-back business flows and partners closely with Sales & Trading, Technology, Legal & Compliance and Operations teams. TSG owns key operational controls, coordinates day-to-day booking and break resolution activities, supports new product approvals and provides subject matter expertise on strategic change initiatives.

What you'll do in the role:
> Manage trade capture and lifecycle events for LD Futures & Options
> Partner closely with Sales & Trading to resolve desk and client-related queries.
> Monitor operational controls and identify, escalate and resolve reconciliation breaks and exceptions.
> Coordinate front-to-back transaction processing activities across multiple stakeholder groups.
> Support new product launches by assessing operational readiness and implementation requirements.
> Drive process improvement, automation initiatives and control enhancements.
> Collaborate with global change management teams on strategic projects and platform enhancements.
> Maintain strong working relationships with internal partners to ensure seamless transaction support. What you'll bring to the role:
> Experience in listed derivatives trade support, operations or a related financial services function.
> Understanding of listed derivative products and associated trade lifecycles.
> Ability to identify and resolve operational issues in a timely and controlled manner.
> Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
> Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across business, technology and operations teams.
> Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
> At least 3 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

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

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