Job Description

Anlayst - Global Banking Services (Operations)



Job Number: 3235844
POSTING DATE: Apr 18, 2023
PRIMARY LOCATION: Non-Japan Asia-India-Maharashtra-Mumbai (MSA)
EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor\'s Degree
JOB: Other
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Analyst


DESCRIPTION

Department Profile:

Global Banking Services (GBS) resides within the Shared Services and Banking Operations Department. The team currently operates as a global unit with extensive communication between the various GBS teams, are currently located in Glasgow, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Mumbai.
The GBS Due Diligence (GBS DD) teams core responsibilities includes managing Firm\'s selected external agent bank network and performing ongoing Due Diligence in line with global regulatory requirements. The Due Diligence Team was created in March 2015, and operates as a centre of excellence for Due Diligence. The team are responsible for performing due diligence across the firm\'s network of agent banks, CCP\'s, CSD\'s, iCSD\'s and cash agent banks. This involves documenting how Morgan Stanley exercise due skill, care and diligence in both the initial selection, and ongoing annual review of our custody providers. This is in directly relation to a variety of Global Regulations including but not limited to CASS, 15C3, AIFMD, OCC, CFTC.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collation and distribution of Due Diligence Questionnaires to external agent banks on an annual basis.
• Performing ongoing analysis of the Firm\'s custody providers, through annual due diligence reporting based on external due diligence questionnaires, credit analysis and internal evaluations.
• Creation and distribution of Monthly Reporting (Watchlist, Metrics and Reporting).
• Understand and ensure adherence with the Firm\'s regulatory obligations for Due Diligence, and the segregation and security of client assets throughout the agent bank network.
• Regular communication with internal and external clients to present and answer questions on market regulation, operational processes and asset safety.
• Stakeholder management with a range of key areas, including Legal, Compliance, Credit, Business Continuity Team, ORC Client Money.
• Perform analysis of new regulations to assess the impact upon the GBS Due Diligence team, and implement new frameworks to satisfy these regulations.
• Conduct scoping reviews to ensure that our population of providers in scope for Due Diligence is accurate.
• Continual review and enhancement of the Due Diligence Risk Framework and Supervisory process.
• Ensuring the sustainability of the LEAN culture within the team, and continuing to strive to seek out operational efficiencies.
• Lead various initiatives to mitigate risk, enhance controls, and improve processes
• Ongoing timely and accurate escalation to keep Managers and senior management updated on progress and any potential delays in registrations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills Required (essential):

• Sound interpersonal skills, freely develops networks, builds consensus and develops alliances across the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Risk awareness. The ability to react quickly to issues and track them through to conclusion

- A change agent - always challenging the status quo

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and has a delivery focused approach
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for quality output
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly motivated self-starter with multi-tasking abilities; ability to prioritize appropriately

- Entrepreneurial spirit and flexibility - particularly in dealing with changing environments and different stakeholders

• Proven track record in building and motivating strong teams
• Desire to work in an environment strong in teamwork, commitment and excellence
• Desire to build a career within the financial services sector
• The successful candidate will be a graduate with at least 3+ years relevant work experience
• Sound understanding of operations

\xe2\x80\x9cMorgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise 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.\xe2\x80\x9d