Operational Specialist (Securities Lending) – Associate Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Job Number:
3234030
DESCRIPTION
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.
- As part of the Equity Stock Loan Team your responsibilities will include :
- Supporting the trading activities of the business, including settlement of trades covering short positions or risk
- Serve as the primary point of contact to external lenders/clients via e-mail, telephone, Zoom
- Monitor and cure exposure risk to the firm
- Using both internal and external vendor systems, you will perform daily cash and stock reconciliation ensuring Morgan Stanley’s books and records match external positions
- You will work with a wide range of internal stakeholders including the Stock Loan Trading Desk, Asset Services, Settlements and Collateral Teams in order to ensure your client’s needs are met and the Morgan Stanley franchise protected
QUALIFICATIONS
- You will have an aptitude for working in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- The ability to handle high volume workloads and priotisation of work/requests from stakeholders
- You will be a quick learner who has strong communication skills and is able to develop relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders
- A desire to go above and beyond your daily responsibilities with a flexible attitude to tasks undertaken
- Risk management along with an understanding of escalation requirements
- Ability to work across silos/time-zones/cultures
- Able to work unsupervised and question existing practices where you feel they are inefficient or present risk
- A strong sense of accountability
Where will you be working?
This role is based at our Glasgow office on Waterloo Street in the city centre. This location has a wellness centre, including gym and shower/changing facilities, GP, Prayer room, Canteen and onsite Starbucks.
The culture in the Glasgow office is inclusive and although hard-working, there is always time for collaboration with your colleagues as well as a number of office-wide social events throughout the year.
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.
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.