Client Onboarding Operations - Associate

Perform Client Due Diligence review in support of the Firm's new client onboarding and existing client in accordance with the applicable regulatory program requirements such as JP KYC, UK KYC, MiFID II, FIEL. Ensure our clients are on-boarded smoothly and the firm meets various regulatory demands for derivative-based regulations (e.g., Dodd Frank, EMIR, UMR, QFC etc.). Handle inquiries appropriately to internal and external client. Actively engage with Business, Risk, Compliance and Operations during the onboarding and KYC review starting from a request is received to completing a review. Verify and update firm systems and databases with information and documentation obtained from clients ensuring client data are up-to-date and correct. Participate in projects surrounding regulatory changes (e.g. KYC, FIEL, DoddFrank, EMIR, MyNumber) and process improvement initiatives such as technology enhancements, operational process review, and process simplification. Review and respond appropriately to internal and external client inquiries related to onboarding of derivatives clients and collect the data and document required for onboarding. Proactive, analytical and problem-solving skills. Problem structuring, analyses, and recommending solutions Judgment in when to escalate issues and taking charge as needed to prevent/minimize the impact Multi-task and task prioritization Outstanding attention to detail Ability to work independently and in a multicultural team JSDA Level 1/2 Intermediate to advanced MS Office Applications (especially in PowerPoint, Excel Project management and process enhancement/improvement experiences. Relevant professional experiences, such as client onboarding, client services and securities operations functions Familiarity with Japan and Global regulations (e.g. CIP, FIEL, MIFID, FATCA, etc.) JSDA Internal Control Manager. Our Commitment to Japan Since opening a representative office in Tokyo in 1970, we have been one of the largest and most active foreign financial firms in Japan providing investment banking, sales & trading, real estate, and investment management services. 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. 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. 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.