Operations Analyst - CORDS in Glasgow

The Legal Entity Reference Data Services (LERDS) team is part of the Global Client Reference Data Services (CRDS) function within CORDS and is responsible for the creation and maintenance of Morgan Stanley party reference data for clients, issuers and vendors throughout the entire business relationship lifecycle.

The team is located in Glasgow, Baltimore and Mumbai and supports requests globally.

• You Will
• Create new and maintain existing client, issuer and vendor (party) records within Morgan Stanley systems.

This involves investigating approved sources and analysing documentation to determine key attributes required for operational processing, financial reporting and regulatory reporting.

• Maintain the reference data records of existing parties through appropriate analysis and due diligence, ensuring the reference database remains accurate and up to date.
• Process Corporate Actions including name changes, mergers and acquisitions by validating information against approved sources, partnering with stakeholders across the firm and ensuring all impacted parties, sites and hierarchies are updated accordingly.
• Partner with key business areas and stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies and regulations, while supporting enhancements to processes and data quality controls, including remediation initiatives driven by regulatory or business requirements.
• Update proprietary systems with relevant information and documentation and perform data quality reviews where required.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and adherence to data quality standards.
• Key Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within an Operations environment and demonstrate strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

• In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage volume fluctuations and prioritise workload, including ad hoc requests and projects, to meet business demands.
• Ability to identify potential risk issues and elevate appropriately in a timely manner.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and in changing environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power Point and Word).
• Self-motivated and capable of performing day-to-day activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build consensus across different groups.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals.

We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www. morganstanley. com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

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 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.

At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values.

Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world.

In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.

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