Equity OTC Exotic Trade Support, Associate

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Equity OTC Exotic Trade Support, Associate in ISG Equity Operations to acts as the central point of contact for the front-to-back flows of the businesses that it supports, which requires close partnership across a wide network of internal departments including Sales & Trading, Financial engineering, Treasury, Controllers, Client Service, Settlements, IT, Legal & Compliance, Regulatory & Transaction Reporting and other operational support areas. TSG owns the key controls within trade support operations, and acts as the coordinator for day-to-day booking & break resolution functions.

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 an Associate level position within the Product Support & Services, 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 serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:
New product setups and trade capture within the Firm's upstream risk management systems and downstream sub-ledger for products issued by MS entities.

• Lifecycle management & event notification for OTC & Structured Products, calculation of complex product payoffs.
• Partner closely with Sales & Trading on desk and client queries or ad-hoc requests.
• Liaise with external issuing and paying agents (IPAs) & clearing houses to process payments and settlements related to Structured Products.
• Perform daily reconciliation and clearance of position, product & internal accounting breaks that ultimately affect the MS balance sheet.
• Ensure identification, timely escalation & resolution of control related issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed desktop procedures outlining the team's activities.
• Generate & implement business process improvements including automation, capacity enhancements, control framework and new business initiatives.
• Generate metrics and KRI/KPI reporting for global operations senior management.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Previous experience in Trade Support function is highly preferred.
• Understanding in equity derivative products and their lifecycle.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment and deliver results under stress.
• Ability to understand complex problems and grasp new concepts quickly.
• Ability to think laterally and recognize opportunities for system/process improvement.
• 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.

Client-provided location(s): Hong Kong

Job ID: Morgan-549793709106

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-16T18:35:20