Operations Analyst (Market Operations) - Parametric

ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY

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ABOUT PARAMETRIC

Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what is important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.

This role is part of Parametric’ s hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Operations Department at Parametric is comprised of skilled professionals responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of the firm’s end-to-end operational processes. The team plays a critical role in supporting business functions by aligning daily production activities with broader organizational objectives. Core responsibilities include post trade operational activities subject to proper controls and procedures to deliver service that results in scale, efficiency, accuracy, and operational excellence across the firm.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Operations Analyst role is a great opportunity for individuals interested in a career in financial operations, whether you are just starting out or looking to continue to grow. This position is a part of our Market Operations team supporting key operational processes such as trade settlement of multiple asset types and the reconciliation of many aspects of client portfolios including cost basis, impact of corporate actions, margin and collateral management. The role offers broad exposure to the operational side of investment management and provides a solid foundation for future growth within financial operations and the industry in general. It’s well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, has good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify processes that may be improved.

Opportunities in multiple locations - Seattle, Boston, and Alpharetta - across various teams, including:

Trade Settlement

• Identify problems that could delay the timely settlement of trades via trade confirmation review, failed trade reports, and clear communications with portfolio management, trading counterparties and custodians.

Portfolio Reconciliation

• Perform problem solving activities via daily cash and position reconciliations between internal systems and various forms of custodians including banks, clearing brokers and counterparties.

Corporate Actions

• Work with corporate action vendors and custodians to monitor the impact of corporate actions on client accounts. This includes dividends, mergers, stock splits and spin-offs; The timely and accurate capture of corporate actions is critical to successful portfolio management.

Oversights

• Conduct reviews, oversight, and audit controls targeting high-risk matters that affect portfolio management, compliance, market operations, and client reporting teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with internal and external stakeholders and other key points of contact in a professional manner
• Research and resolve issues quickly and with a sense of urgency and accuracy, escalating to team leaders when appropriate
• Communicate with internal and external contacts regularly to resolve issues, discuss improvements, convey status and confirm closure
• Identify areas for improvement and implement agreed upon solutions to support the desired environment of continuous improvement
• Complete assigned activities, cross-train when time allows, become a subject matter expert in your area
• Ensure accurate documentation that demonstrates adherence to policies and procedures
• Participate in opportunities for Ad-hoc project work to further learning, competency and career

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

PRIMARY SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, with strong proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to manage high volumes of data under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented and process driven with a strong focus on accuracy
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment.

Parametric believes each member of our organization makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications. It is our expectation that every member of our team will offer his/her/their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our client services.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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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Salary range for the position: $60,000-$90,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).