Job Description

Job Posting Title
Associate- Operations Assistant - Emerging Markets Debt- Investment Management
Justification
New Hire
Job Profile
Assoc (Prof), Admin/Support

COMPANY PROFILE
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has $1.66 Trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 2024. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.
DEPARTMENT PROFILE
The Trading Assistant team provides operational support to an Emerging Markets Fixed Income investment team and serves as the primary point of contact for counterparty, custodial, and fund accounting inquiries. As part of the Trading Assistant team, the Operations Assistant will provide key operational support to Trading Assistants located in the US, UK, and Singapore. The Operations Assistant will be responsible for critical daily tasks, the management of ad-hoc inquiries, and will collaborate with the broader team, as well as internal and external partners.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor the daily cash and position reconciliations and the assignment of breaks to the EM Fixed Income team.
• Monitor cash balances and overdrafts, including disseminating daily cash and overdraft reporting.
• Complete the daily review of long form confirmations for any EM derivative trade activity and manage tracking for reporting purposes.
• Perform daily reconciliations and tasks critical to the EM Trading Assistant and Trading teams.
• Provide support for internal inquiries related to EMIR and MAS reporting.
• Assume ownership of accounting related inquiries.
• Assist with other ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of Fixed Income products to better support the EM team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic record.
• Must be organized and have a strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of basic financial concepts through coursework or job experience.
• Demonstrated quantitative aptitude.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and within a team.
• 3+ years of relevant experience is a plus.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

Skills Required