Associate, Fixed Income Operations, Tokyo/Osaka

Morgan Stanley Japan is hiring for multiple Associate roles in Fixed Income Operations in Tokyo and Osaka, these positions include; JGB Trade Support Group (TOKYO) Financing Operations (TOKYO) Rates Derivative/FX Confirmations (OSAKA) Special Situations Group Operations (TOKYO) Role and Responsibilities; Key responsibilities will include but not limited to: JGB Trade Support Group (TOKYO) - Process the JGB Auction & BOJ Market Operation - Support the trades of JGB, UST, and Mutual Funds - Support trades done with external clients, broker/dealers, and internal trading desks - Manage trade matching and exceptions prior to settlement date - Process and control the Regulatory Reporting & Legal Ledgers - Participate in the Change The Bank initiatives and projects for industry-wide mandatory changes and discretionary system enhancements Financing Operations (TOKYO) - Support repo and securities financing transactions throughout the trade lifecycle. - Monitor and manage daily funding, position movements, and financing-related settlements, process BOJ Market Operation - Ensure timely and accurate processing of securities deliveries, receipts, and cash movements. - Liaise with Front Office traders, counterparties, custodians, and internal infrastructure groups to facilitate transaction processing. - Support collateral movements, inventory management, and funding-related control functions. - Support regulatory reporting, legal ledger, and audit/control requirements where applicable. Rates Derivative/FX Confirmations ( OSAKA ) - Supported products: Derivatives (Interest Rate, Credit, Foreign Exchange, Equity) - Draft, validate, and issue confirmations. - Perform trade affirmation and confirmation matching activities to ensure trades are accurately documented and agreed with counterparties - Investigate and resolve confirmation breaks, mismatches, and disputed trade economics through engagement with internal/external stakeholders. - Support Japan-specific post-trade regulatory reporting obligations and control requirements - Partner with Front Office, Settlements, Legal, Compliance, and Technology teams to support new products, business initiatives, and process enhancements Special Situations Group Operations (TOKYO) - Supported products: Performing/Non-Performing Loans, Trust Beneficiary Interest, Distressed Debt, Corporate Bond, Equities. - Act as a key liaison between Trading, Sales, Finance, Banking Operations, Legal/Compliance, Technology, and external loan servicers - Deal support for SSG business transactions and new deal onboarding. - Money Lending Business support for GCM, IED and other Fixed Income businesses. - Loan servicing activities including repayments, redemptions and cashflow processing. - Regulatory reporting and legal ledger maintenance. Expected Skill and Experience; - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese Business Language - Good understanding about front-to-back operational process and life of a trade - Understanding of risk and economic discrepancies - Ability to work with colleagues in other locations, maintain communication and build rapport with global colleagues - High level of attention to detail - Ability to provide high level client service (internal & external) - Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment. - Dedication on getting the job done - Strong analytical and interpersonal skills - Commitment to strong work ethics and significant leadership potential - Experience supporting regulatory reporting, operational controls, or process improvement initiatives. - Automation experience (e.g., Alteryx, Power Automate, VBA, Python, or similar technologies) About the Team A line Professional Operations Specialist executes Operations processes and/or supports process management and project efforts. This individual may be part of a team of specialists operating within a region and for a particular product. Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the