Morgan Stanley—Operations Assistant – Emerging Markets Debt, Associate, Investment Management

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Description: COMPANY PROFILE Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong ethics. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. 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 to 5 years of relevant experience is required. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.