Job Description

Associate — LCD Operations — Administration and Contingent Management


Job Number: 3222653
POSTING DATE: Aug 29, 2022
PRIMARY LOCATION: Non-Japan Asia-India-Maharashtra-Mumbai (MSA)
EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's Degree
JOB: Other
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Associate

DESCRIPTION
— Associate LCD Operations — Administration and Contingent Management

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.
Legal and Compliance
The Legal and Compliance Division assists Morgan Stanley in achieving its business objectives in a manner consistent with the Firm's core values and Global Risk Management Principles, by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. Legal & Compliance division is supported by Global Compliance, Global Financial Crimes, Legal & Regulatory Relations departments.

Job profile

The LCD professional will be responsible for performing day-to-day operational activities for Furlough Management, Business Continuity Program (BCP) Management/ Testing and refresh, Mandatory training follow up, Attorney license verification & updates and Contingent management.
1) Furlough Management
Check for Furlough days with Assignment contacts.
Update the Furlough dates in the internal MS system.

2) BCP Management/ Testing and refresh:
Manage BCP Testing requirement for LCD.
Ensure all testing requirements mandated by Firm Fusion team are adhered to.
Support BCP refresh as per requirement.

3) Monitoring completion of Mandatory trainings

Monitor and facilitate closure of overdue Mandatory Compliance trainings.
Work with training team to address any issues.

4) Attorney license verification & updates

Reviewing and verifying attorney license information for new attorneys and annual verification for all attorneys .
Process annual renewal of UK solicitor licenses.

5) Contingent staff management
Management of consultant onboarding including project consultants, time and materials consultants, temps and secondees via intake form.
Coordinate with LCD Vendor Management team on approved task orders requiring onboarding of consultants.
Follow up with managers on extensions / disengagements of consultants and action in Fieldglass.
Monitoring periodic reports (time sheet submission, timesheet approval, contingent policy compliance etc.) and take necessary action.
Action on Ad-hoc requests related to contingent management.

6) Periodic reporting related to BAU activities as necessary

7) Support additional operational activities and Ad hoc projects as per requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements

2 to 4 years of experience in operations / contingent management
Proficient in MS Office Suite. Advanced Excel skills are a plus
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Must be very organized and have a high level of attention to detail
Proven proficiency in problem resolution and demonstrates initiative/self-starter.
Must follow documented procedures however must also have an ability to propose a plan or approach where procedure is undefined or may need to be updated.
Individual will be required to interact with team members globally throughout the Firm
Be a strong agent for change. Be able to facilitate new processes and standards that could impact working environment / culture.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability.



Coverage

Monday to Friday from 11.30AM to 8.30PM India time with flexibility on standard working hours for time sensitive matters (including India Public Holidays).