Overview

Operations Director (AVP) - Trade and Transaction Reporting at Morgan Stanley. This Director (AVP) level role is within Trade and Transaction Reporting Operations (TTRO)'s Diagnostic Testing Team, responsible for building data driven and fully automated controls in firm's technology systems. These tests are key controls to measure the accuracy and completeness of Morgan Stanley's transaction reporting submissions. The team develops data analytics and visualization tools using PowerBI, Tableau, SQL and Python to provide accurate, timely, and data driven insight to senior management. The role coordinates, manages and controls this process across vendors and other geographical locations to ensure regulatory reporting exceptions are managed effectively. Given the evolving regulatory landscape, technology priorities align to areas of maximum exposure with Compliance providing rule guidance to support new and existing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workflow and book of work for F2B Tests as well as the fully automated diagnostic tests across multiple regulatory regimes covering EMEA (MiFID, EMIR, SFTR), US (SEC, CFTC) and APAC (HKMA, ASIC, MAS, JFSA) transaction reporting.
• Perform data analysis & visualizations using data science tools (PowerBI, QlikView, SQL, MS Excel) to evidence the reporting trends.
• Manage the diagnostic rule coding book of work to ensure fully automated rules are coded and executed in the firm testing engine (PanDQ).
• Manage the Issue management (observations) book of work and present potential transaction reporting issues to TTRO and Compliance stakeholders.
• Manage the Industry working group process flow and drive the firm\'s agenda on industry forums (ISDA, FIA, etc.) and maintain a good understanding of upcoming regulatory reporting rules.
• Act as a first escalation point and provide guidance and coaching to the team around transaction reporting queries.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders such as RTB, Technology, Trade Support Groups (TSG) to undertake remediation steps to resolve reporting issues seen in the Diagnostic Testing.
• Review controls within the process to ensure procedures and process maps are regularly updated on the firm\'s policy portal.
• Liaise with multiple Operations line teams to provide guidance and support for transaction reporting.
• Maintain the team\'s skills matrix (Depth Charts) and training plans, and assist with the delivery of training on the transaction reporting systems and processes.
• Take ownership for and follow through to conclusion on any issues or questions submitted to the Diagnostic Testing team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Transaction Reporting Regimes (e.g., MiFID, EMIR).
• Knowledge of Securities and Derivative Products including Listed Derivatives, FX, Commodities, Equity, Credit and Interest Rates is preferable.
• Working knowledge & experience of data analytics tools such as PowerBI, SQL, Python is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel & PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, including interfacing across all levels and with Vendors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work to stringent deadlines.
• Ability to partner with colleagues across functions and lead effectively across geographical boundaries.
• Strong functional knowledge of Operations and trade lifecycle is preferable.

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 — guide our decisions to do what\'s best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. You\'ll work alongside the best and brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families, offering attractive and comprehensive benefits. There are ample opportunities to move across the business for those who show passion and grit.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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