Job Description

MSIM - IS Associate / Sr. Associate


Job Number: 3222818
POSTING DATE: Aug 29, 2022
PRIMARY LOCATION: Non-Japan Asia-India-Maharashtra-Mumbai (MSA)
JOB: Accounting/Finance
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Associate

DESCRIPTION
Job Level: Associate Business Overview: Morgan Stanley Investment Management (IM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 608 investment professionals around the world and more than $1.5trillion in assets under management or supervision as of June 30, 2021. 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. : We are seeking an Associate to assist in the investor on-boarding process. Primarily, the function will perform activities to digitalize manual subscription documents via the exchange fund closing technology platform (“XFS”), perform a review of the subscription document information for completeness and accuracy and validate Form W-9. Responsibilities also include other operational functions related to investor servicing and service provider oversight. Primary Job Duties:

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  Process subscription documents within XFS with responsibilities including:
  • Review electronic data that was translated from manual subscription documents via OCR technology for accuracy
  • Perform data entry activities to transform data from manual subscription documents and other related materials to electronic data
  • Perform prescribed review activities of subscription and related materials, including Form w-9
  • Provide remediation comments for each subscription to the Investor Servicing Group in a timely manner
  
  Ensure that internal control framework for processes are followed consistently and proactively recommend improvements, when needed
  Responsibilities may also include support to Investor Services Group in other areas of operations, including:
  • service provider oversight
  • investor portal administration
  • closing reconciliation activities
  • Other as requested
  
  Other responsibilities/projects, as necessary

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  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry in an operational capacity, demonstrating consistent progression
  Analytical skills and ability to solve problems
  Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to timelines
  Strong organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and strong oral and written communication skills
  Eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to learn complex tax-driven investment products and related processes
  Ability to work independently and as part of a team