Job Description

We're seeking someone to join our team as, Pricing & Valuation Associate which is responsible for daily pricing and valuation oversight ensuring comprehensive compliance with the firm's valuation policy and procedures. This role will be part of a team accountable for assisting management with developing and implementing controls related to Morgan Stanleys middle office Pricing & Valuation platform.
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. This is a Senior Professional position at Associate level within the Core Service, which is responsible for providing transaction support and managing post execution processes.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better service our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
What you'll do in the role:

• Serve as a subject matter expert within Pricing and Valuation, working with Team Manager to manage processes, risks and/or projects, proposing and implementing improvements/changes
• Act as key problem solver for area of expertise, applying detailed knowledge to address unique or novel situations, recognize risks and draw out key issues
• Coordinate work, train and develop other team members where required, including task allocation, and project contributions
• Build and manage relationships with business unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contact points in Client or Market organizations
• Develop a sound governance framework for middle office pricing utilizing the Aladdin platform.
• Ensuring comprehensive compliance with the firm's valuation policy and risk control environment
• Addressing, escalating and resolving valuation exceptions properly
• Monitoring and oversight of activities performed by the firm's Pricing Team at third party service providers

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to lead by example, work with drive and determination, and put forward challenging views to senior levels
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area of operational/compliance policies and procedures within the pricing and valuation team
• Ability to operate independently across a majority of day-to-day responsibilities
• Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values and acting as a role model.
• A strong understanding of the institutional investment management industry and valuation knowledge across all equity, fixed income, derivative, fund, and currency investment instruments
• Knowledge of global pricing and valuation regulatory environment and industry trends
• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

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