Return To Work - Operations Analyst, Parametric | Seattle, WA

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. Return to Work Program – Seattle At Morgan Stanley, we recognize the immense potential in experienced professionals who have taken a career break and are now eager to return to the workforce. We value the life skills and experiences you've gained outside of work and recognize the significant contributions you can bring to our organization. You don’t have to have a background in financial services to have a career with us. We welcome highly motivated candidates from a diverse range of industries and skills. We strive to create a spirit of inclusion by bringing together dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds, talents, perspectives, cultural identities, and experiences. Our Seattle Return to Work program will run from January 18, 2027 through May 7, 2027 in our Seattle office. This 16-week paid program places participants in roles that align with their existing expertise while also broadening their horizons through comprehensive training, mentorship, and professional development. Operations Analyst - Parametric — Return to Work Candidates Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what is important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings. This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office three days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.

The Operations Department at Parametric is comprised of skilled professionals responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of the firm's end-to-end operational processes. The team plays a critical role in supporting business functions by aligning daily production activities with broader organizational objectives.

The Operations Analyst role is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in investment management and financial operations. This position offers broad exposure to the operational side of the business and provides a solid foundation for future growth within financial services. As an Operations Analyst, you may work within teams across the Client Relations Group, Market Operations, and related Operations functions. These teams support key client and operational processes, including onboarding, oversight, billing, new account activities, client service, trade settlement, portfolio reconciliation, and corporate actions. This role is well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, analytical, process-driven, and comfortable working with high volumes of data under deadlines.

Work with internal and external stakeholders and other key points of contact in a professional and responsive manner. Research and resolve issues quickly, accurately, and with appropriate urgency. Communicate regularly with internal and external contacts to resolve issues, confirm information, and provide status updates. Collect observations and help translate them into actionable insights and recommendations for improvement. Complete daily assigned operations transactions, which may include cash or position reconciliation, trade posting, processing market events, new account setup, and account activity recording. Perform verification checks on similar work completed by others to help ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensure thorough and accurate record keeping and