Job Function: Middle Office
Department: Morgan Stanley Fund Services
Designation: Associate/Senior Associate
Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) provides fund administration services to the world's leading hedge funds. MSFS has around 850+ professionals with offices in New York, Dublin, London, Glasgow, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hong Kong.
The Middle office group of Morgan Stanley Fund Services assists global hedge fund clients in 'Trade Affirmation' and 'Treasury Management' process on behalf of the clients.
The group currently seeks a person who has the knowledge and skill in trade affirmation, treasury management process and experience in handling client/vendor communication. Candidate with knowledge of entire trade cycle and cash/collateral management will be added advantage.
The team is also constantly engaged upon new projects, and the candidate in due course will participate in accordance to his/her demonstrated skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Trade break management and reporting for client executed trades
- Process management for client related collateral/margin and reporting queries
- Building and maintaining excellent client relationships with the hedge fund clients as well as develop technical systems and product knowledge in order to provide first class client service.
- Liaise with global stakeholders including IT to develop a broker neutral client trade matching platform
- Work with existing and new clients setting up and on-boarding them onto both products
Skills Required:
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Varied product exposure – one or more of equity, swap, fixed income, listed and OTC products
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work within a fast paced setting
- Critical thinker with track record of process improvements
- Execute sound judgment in client responses and escalation
Skills Desired:
- Prior experience in hedge fund and/or hedge fund administrator middle office operation
- Trade affirmation experience using DTCC, Omgeo (Oasys and CTM), and Traiana a plus
- Prime Brokerage Margin, Collateral Management, Settlements experience
- Cash and Collateral Management experience with ENSO, Hazeltree, VITEOS, or Integridata a plus
Shift Timings: 06.00 AM to 03:00 PM and 10.00 AM to 07.00 PM
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise 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 talentsMorgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise 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