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About the Role

This role will be a key contributor to the support and growth of Morgan Stanley's US Equities Overnight Trading business, enabling near 24x5 access to U.S. equity markets. The position is based in Tokyo and will work closely with engineering, production management, traders, and business stakeholders globally.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support for U.S. Equities trading systems during overnight hours.
• Resolve issues such as order rejects and exchange connectivity problems.
• Collaborate with traders and development teams to address critical issues.
• Support and troubleshoot connectivity to U.S. exchanges.
• Coordinate with exchanges and internal teams during incidents.
• Act as the primary contact during Asia hours for U.S. trading.
• Ensure seamless operational coverage with global counterparts.
• Develop monitoring and diagnostic tools using Python.
• Enhance system resiliency and operational efficiency.
• Participate in testing events and validate production readiness for new features.

Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix, networking, and Python scripting.
• Understanding of equities trading and market structure.
• Ability to explain trading workflows and order lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to prioritize and solve complex problems under pressure.
• Experience with front-office trading systems.
• Knowledge of FIX protocol and U.S. equities market structure.

Skills

• Linux/Unix
• Networking
• Python scripting
• FIX protocol

Location

• Tokyo

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Associate

Benefits

• Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks

About the Company

• Morgan Stanley raises, manages and allocates capital for clients, helping them reach their goals.
• The company has a 90-year history.
• Values include putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back.
• Operates in 1,200 offices across 42 countries with over 80,000 employees.
• Provides an environment where employees are supported and empowered.
• Teams are collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Supports employees and their families with benefits and perks.
• Offers opportunities for career advancement.

Equal Opportunity

• Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.
• Recruiting efforts reflect a strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
• The workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which it operates, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.