Job Description

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Operations Associate in ISG Aligned Operations and help provide Operational support to the Loan Origination Business in EMEA




In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships. This is an Associate level position within the Product Support & Service ISG area.




Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.




What you'll do in the role:


The role sits within Global Loan Services based in London. The team provides Operational support to the Loan Origination businesses in EMEA; including FID Secured Lending, Commercial Real Estate, Relationship Lending, Leveraged Finance and IG Acquisition Finance.




Day to day tasks will include closing and initial funding of deals where Morgan Stanley acts as Arranger or Lender, review of Loan documentation, working closely with appropriate groups on the internal booking structure, ensuring accurate set up and booking of transactions in the firm's books and records, recognition of fee income as well as break management and resolution.




The role includes a high degree of interaction with senior stakeholders within both Operations as well as our internal business stakeholders (Fixed Income, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Legal and Finance) and external clients, so being able to communicate to all levels is essential.




The role carries additional responsibilities such as ensuring that desktop procedures (including workflow diagrams and checklists) are kept up to date and maintained appropriately. A focus on identifying actionable ideas to improve efficiency and/or deliver a measured improvement and track the idea through to delivery and to actively participate and assist with the delivery of ad hoc projects.


What you'll bring to the role:


> Ability to establish clear goals and priorities


> Subject matter expertise in business area supported


> Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values


> Proven Operations experience in a financial services institution


> Quick learner with a strong focus on risk and control processes


> Loan IQ experience preferable or strong background with other loans systems


> Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable working with all management levels and interacting with a global workforce


> Team player, collaborative


> Ability to build excellent working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders


> Strong organisation skills, ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines


> Ability to drive change and improve daily processes in the workplace delivering both capacity and controls


> Self-motivated and willing to assume extended responsibility


> Assumes ownership of problems and drives towards their resolution


> Displays high level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks appropriately.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

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Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.




Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.