Assoc, Professional, P2, Product Support & Services ISG: Job Level - Associate

The AWM Margin team is responsible for exposure monitoring of complex client trading strategies for the Asia Wealth Management (AWM) businesses at Morgan Stanley. In order to facilitate this and proactively report on risks inherent to the business, close co-operation is required with Risk Management, Account Managers, Sales and Technology.

AWM Margin handling the critical responsibility of daily monitoring of Market and Counterparty Risk issues. The team provide risk support analysis on a wide range of high net-worth individuals, who trade a variety of strategies covering the full range of Equities, Fixed Income, Credit, FX, Commodity, OTC and Listed Derivatives products. A technical appetite is therefore critical in this role. Role Description & Responsibilities
>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 a detailed knowledge of the processes, projects, systems, markets and instruments that influence their team.
>Analyses and exposes ambiguous or complex issues, identifies root causes and proposes future actions.
>Ensures Compliance Courses and Policies are completed on a timely basis.
>May be required to build and manage relationships on a day to day level with Business Unit partners, Risk other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contact points in Client organizations.

Functions the team performs include:
> Ensuring client positions and valuations are accurate, correct requirements are being charged in accordance with the clients' strategy and margin policy, issuing margin calls and ensuring they are covered same-day.
> Understanding the day-to-day client portfolio movements and products traded, thinking about what your clients are trading, actively challenging things that do not make sense
> Performing extensive exposure analysis across the client base to flag risk across different Issuers, Countries, Markets and Sectors
> Managing operational risk. We are relied upon to manage and highlight operational risk in the margin process. We are the last line of defence in a market or client crisis. You will perform a central role in this defence by challenging the status quo and maximizing the value that the team can add to our franchise.
> Working extensively with Clients, Risk Management, Account Managers and & Technology to build & maintain a controlled & commercial business that leverages the strengths of all our people.
> Driving forward significant change agenda in collaboration with peers in Hong Kong Margin team.

Skills that You Bring
> Demonstration in your past work experience of robust analytical skills, high attention to detail, diligence, risk management capabilities and a control mind-set
> Strong product knowledge across equities, fixed income, and derivatives is an advantage
> Exposure to Wealth Management, derivative products or Margin & Collateral an advantage
> You are able to handle multiple work streams and prioritize effectively.
> You are aware of the long term impact of regulatory environment and market changes on the business. You make plans where appropriate to adapt control processes and procedures.
> You can identify the right levels of control and measures required, building a strong yet flexible workflow.
> You actively ensure existence of mitigating controls and take personal responsibility for enhancing processes.
> You combine clear and appropriate escalation with suggestions on appropriate risk reduction strategies.
> You actively look for new opportunities for self-development and career progression.
> You show dedication to learn from experience and mistakes; actively seek out feedback and adjust behaviour and respond actively and positively to changing circumstances.
> All degree (or equivalent course) disciplines considered. You have strong numerical and analytical skills and have developed the necessary competencies in a similar role over a minimum 3-5 year period within this industry.

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.

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