Settlements Associate

The Settlement team for CMCPR team have a high level of interaction with Business Specialists (Financial Advisors), Branch Management, Compliance and Risk Teams. The team is also the liaison between the field and the businesses unit / trading desk. On a day-to-day basis, the team member manages conflicting events that occurs throughout the day. An associate is responsible for managing the day-to-day support of the trade lifecycle including the trade settlement across various asset classes and trade matching platforms. The candidate would also be performing suspense account reconciliation and balancing. This role entails heavy interaction with both internal and external financial advisors, the Core Settlements departments, MSWM trading desks, and external market centers and counterparties. Given the dynamic nature of the business and regulatory environment, as well as the number of stakeholders likely to be involved in projects, the ideal candidate for this career opportunity will have an appreciation for complexity and the need for maintaining a controlled environment, and be adaptable, action-oriented, and ambitious, with sharp communication skills. Bachelor's Degree A minimum of 2 years of financial services industry experience General knowledge of financial markets and investment products, specifically Trade Clearance and Settlements Great written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated with a high degree of attention to detail Ability to adapt in fast paced environment with focus on innovation and flexibility Efficient time management skills and ability to prioritize competing urgent tasks Team player with the ability to work effectively in a team or independently Ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills Ability to think and act like an owner Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Alteryx a plus WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be $65,000.00-$102,500.00per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the