About the Role
Morgan Stanley is seeking an Associate in the Fixed Income Trade Support Group, part of Global Rates Operations, based in Tokyo. This role will support the Fixed Income JGB Trading Desk.
Responsibilities
- 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 Change The Bank initiatives and projects for industry-wide mandatory changes and discretionary system enhancements
- Execute Operations processes and support process management and project efforts
- Analyze and expose ambiguous or complex issues, identify root causes and propose future actions
- Ensure Compliance Courses and Policies are completed on a timely basis
- Build and manage relationships with Business Unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contact points
- Handle multiple work streams and prioritize effectively
- Actively look for new opportunities for self-development and career progression
- Learn from experience and mistakes; actively seek out feedback and adjust behavior accordingly
- Be aware of the long-term impact of the regulatory environment and market changes on the business
- Make plans where appropriate to adapt control processes and procedures
- Identify the right levels of control and measures required, building a strong yet flexible workflow
- Ensure existence of mitigating controls and take personal responsibility for enhancing processes
- Combine clear and appropriate escalation with suggestions on appropriate risk reduction strategies
- Consistently exceed expectations and respond actively and positively to changing circumstances
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese Business Language
- Good understanding about JGB front-to-back operational process and life of a trade
- Strong 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, prioritize and manage daily workflow
- Dedication on getting the job done
- Ability to work through and close out issues
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to strong work ethics and significant leadership potential
Skills
- Japanese Business Language
- JGB front-to-back operational process
- Risk management
- Economic discrepancy analysis
- Client service
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization
- Workflow management
- Issue resolution
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership potential
Location
- Tokyo
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate
Education Level
- Further education in related financial discipline an advantage
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.
- Company 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.
- 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 along their work-life journey.
- Offers ample opportunity for career movement for passionate and gritty employees.
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.
- Workforce reflects a broad cross-section of global communities, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
