Asset Servicing - Voluntary Corporate Actions - AVP

Asset Servicing - Voluntary Corporate Actions - AVP

Job Number:

3226926

POSTING DATE: May 16, 2023 PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's Degree JOB: Other EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time JOB LEVEL: Director

DESCRIPTION

Asset Servicing - Voluntary Corporate Actions - AVP
London 3226926 About Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
What will you be doing?

Understanding the different types of corporate action event and their nuances. Understanding Morgan Stanley's accounting structure. Validate events details and send notification to clients Ensure client elections received are submitted correctly to our agent banks Client management providing first class service to stakeholders across the Trading desks, Prime Brokerage, Other Operations teams and Finance. Developing a strong and trusting relationship with stakeholders. Driving process and technology enhancements to deliver increased STP rates and elimination of root cause within the front to back process Developing relationships with all of our agent banks, registrars, and exchanges. Providing input into new service level agreements.

Liaising with legal around restriction.

Another essential component of the role is dealing with ad hoc requests from a variety of different Business Units across Morgan Stanley, e.g. Client Service Groups, Private Wealth Management and Financial Controllers, as and when they arise.

You will use a combination of industry tools (e.g. Euclid, Webmax and SWIFT) and market leading proprietary systems (e.g. Scorpio and ASRV) in daily work.

This is a dynamic team operating in fast paced environment where attention to detail and risk awareness is critical along with a need to be able to analyse a changing situation quickly and to make well informed decisions under pressure. The ability to develop strong and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders is critical to success in this role. #LI-RW1 #LI-hybrid

QUALIFICATIONS

What we’re looking for:

Experience of EMEA Voluntary Corporate Actions at Team leader level Proven management experience. Skills in delegation, organisation and people management to ensure the team can work effectively Proven ability to escalate effectively Can work well under pressure, lending control and order to a difficult or pressurised situation Can deal easily with multiple issues and tasks Strong Communication skills High regard for attention to detail, accuracy & quality Approaches all situations with positive outlook, energy and enthusiasm. Is a self-starter who takes individual ownership for work quality and improvement. Leads by examples working with drive and determination Shows initiative and creativity, taking a long-term approach to improvement and resolution of issues Is self-confident, demonstrates integrity and business-appropriate behaviour Ability to question a process and promote own ideas and solution Strong organizational skills, to be able to use time well and prioritise tasks effectively

Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the department

Skills that will help you in the role:

Knowledge of settlement rules of EMEA markets Knowledge of corporate actions The candidate should be hardworking, intelligent, motivated & able to work well under pressure. They should be courteous, mature with a pleasant & outgoing personality. They should be flexible and adaptable to change.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Equal opportunities statement: 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. #LI-RW1 #LI-hybrid