OTC Equity DCP

Division: Derivatives Operations Job Title: Operational Specialist

Job Level: Associate

Company Profile

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities,
investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including
corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

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. Morgan Stanley 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.

Department Profile

Background on the Team

Since 2007 Morgan Stanley has been expanding its own fully-owned premier investment banking and sales & trading
platform in India, providing a full range of investment banking, sales & trading, fixed income, commodities and derivative
products, as well as research services. Building on this existing platform in India, we are looking to invest in establishing a
Derivative Operations division that will continue to recognize and match the global needs of our clients.

A successful applicant will be part of an exciting opportunity to help onboard and manage the daily processes and work within
Fixed Income Derivatives Operations Business, specifically on Trade Support functions.

Primary Responsibilities
∙ Scope and Purpose of the Role:

The role is within the Equity OTC Confirmation area, which is part of the broader Equity Derivatives group under the
Derivations Operations umbrella
Specific Tasks:
• - Sending across affirmation requests to clients and making sure trades are executed within the timelines.
● Regular follow ups with clients and using the escalation matrix wherever required.

● Understanding the end to end flow of the process and get into contact with sales and trading, brokers, MO and
settlement teams on a regular basis to resolve breaks raised by clients

● Data mining, business analysis, modeling/reporting, and documentation: preparation and

compilation of daily/weekly/monthly metric dashboards to ensure thorough business analysis

● Collaborate with team members of all levels to complete daily tasks, share market and
systems knowledge, create best practice methodologies and approaches for business analysis,
issue follow up and escalation

● Develop relationships with clients (i.e., Counterparties, Traders, Origination, Legal, Credit, IT
and Controllers) to understand the priorities of stakeholders to ensure that business needs are
met, protect client confidentiality and address ad-hoc requests in a timely fashion.
Knowledge of Equities product(Swaps + OTC options) preferred.
● Understanding of basic life cycle of OTC products
 ● Answering detailed queries on specific products including Equity Swaps, OTC Options and Variance Swaps
● Research and resolve documentation discrepancies through proactive communication with internal partners (legal,
sales, trading) and external counterparties.
● Ensure accuracy and completeness of internal confirmation records versus electronic platforms
● Implement and maintain stringent process controls to mitigate firm and client risk

Skills/Qualifications required (essential)

Required
▪ Minimum of 3+years Banking Operations or equivalent relevant industry experience with exposure to financial products.
▪ Previous experience of trade support roles with exposure to trade life cycles, process flows and reconciliation with proven
track record in managing and developing control functions.
▪ Knowledge of derivative products, settlement processes and Drafting systems (thunderhead) is preferable although
training will be provided on the job.
▪ Minimum Bachelor or Master’s degree.

Required Competencies
- Strong working knowledge of ISDA definitions is essential
- Proven track record and understanding of operational risk
- Experience in negotiating with clients to resolve language discrepancies
- Strong ability to maintain risk and control while balancing client service
- Time management and an ability to multitask across line and project work
- Ability to deconstruct complex processes into their component parts
- Root cause analysis of recurring problems with ability to resolve
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization
- Ability to re-engineering existing procedures
- Common sense coupled with a strong analytical and logical approach
- Proactive and aggressive approach to risk management
- Ability to operate as a strong team player able to work efficiently & effectively against aggressive deadlines
- Ability to build strong working relationships with and influence internal partners including trade support, documentation and
sales/trading
- Proven track record of Process and People Management.
- Project Management or implementation of global strategic improvements.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all
individuals can maximize their full potential.