About the Role
Support the Product and End of Day Pricing Reference Data Services team within the Operations division, which partners with business units to support financial transactions, devise controls, and develop client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end PRDS (Equities, Listed Derivatives, corporate actions, pricing), including ownership of data quality, controls, and vendor data sources across the Japan scope.
- Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve complex data issues, risks, and root causes, collaborating with global teams across Tech, Operations, and vendor teams.
- Develop understanding of data flows, system dependencies, and downstream impacts, ensuring adherence to regulatory and global governance standards.
- Act as the primary Japan PRDS lead, managing relationships with Trading, Front Office, Operations, and Technology stakeholders.
- Drive seamless collaboration with global teams (US and India), ensuring effective coordination and timely issue resolution/escalation.
- Partner with Global PRDS team to drive projects.
- Support technology-driven initiatives to improve data processes.
- Assist in the adoption of tools such as Generative AI, intelligent document processing, and automated validation to enhance data quality and efficiency.
- Utilize user-led tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, UiPath) and basic analytics to support automation, reporting, and process improvements.
Requirements
- Strong relationship building skills.
- Understanding of financial products (Equity, Listed Derivatives) and the downstream impact of poor-quality data across sales & trading, operations, finance, risk, and regulatory processes.
- Ability to think commercially and understand the impact of initiatives and risks on operational outcomes.
- Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise.
- Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm’s core values to influence and motivate those around you.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and readiness to escalate issues with a sense of urgency.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Exposure to technical skills (e.g., SQL, databases, macros) is a plus.
Skills
- Data Quality
- Data Controls
- Vendor Data Management
- Data Issue Resolution
- Data Flow Analysis
- System Dependency Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Global Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Generative AI
- Intelligent Document Processing
- Automated Validation
- Alteryx
- Power BI
- UiPath
- Basic Analytics
- SQL
- Databases
- Macros
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate
- At least 3 years’ relevant experience
Benefits
- Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks
About the Company
- Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services, known for evolving and innovating to better serve clients and communities in over 40 countries.
- At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage, and allocate capital for clients, helping them reach their goals.
- Our values include putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back.
- We offer an environment where employees are supported and empowered, working alongside the best and brightest.
- Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- We support employees and their families throughout their work-life journey.
- There is ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
- For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.
