Job Information
Morgan Stanley Tokyo Operations in Tokyo, Japan
_About the Firm_
The firms description should be as per the Morgan Stanley brand guidelines page:Brand Basics - Brand Guidelines - Brand Center (frontify.com).
_About the Role_
Asia Security Settlements CTB Team covers both regional and global projects that have impact to Asia Security Settlements. The primary goal of our team is to ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. By partnering with Technology department, we work closely with various stakeholders to make sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule.
_Key Responsibilities_
- Develop project scopes and objectives by understanding and documenting the requirements for the change
- Identify high level target costs and benefits
- Develop project plan and implementation strategy by coordinating with Tech department
- Track the progress of the plan, report and escalate the status and issues to the management
- Set test strategy with specific approach details
- Ensure smooth execution of the project by providing pre/post turnover implementation support
- Engage stakeholders who need to be involved in the project
Work and contribute as a catalyst between the Settlement team and Technology department
Project management skills
- Self-motivated with positive working attitude
- Lead the team by example working with drive and determination
- Specialist in functional knowledge and able to deal with multiple tasks under pressure
- Ability to understand impact of any market changes and communicate to stakeholders effectively
- Good communication skills, able to interact and communicate effectively across cultural and hierarchical lines within the Firm
- Ability to identify problems as they arise and understand when they need to be escalated
- Ability to set out / apply up to date knowledge and best practices to develop solutions that add value to the firm and our internal clients
- Adaptable and flexible to changes and new challenges
- Keen to learn new skill sets and does so quickly
- Analytical skills, able to digest the requirements, spot the root cause of the issue and suggest a solution in a constructive manner
- Specialist in market knowledge - Equity or Fixed Income products and settlement market rules
- Understanding of financial markets/Exchanges
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio)
- Presentation skill
_Why Morgan Stanley?_
A career with Morgan Stanley means being part of an inclusive culture that encourages diverse perspectives, innovation, and cross-collaboration to bring value to our clients. You'll find passionate people from all walks of life working together to make the world a little better every day.
We invest in the growth and success of our people through mentorship and development programs, as well as abundant opportunities to connect with peers and senior leaders through employee-driven networks and volunteer activities.
Your wellness and priorities outside of work are important to us. Our competitive compensation and benefits package is designed to support the diverse needs of our employees and take care of you and your family.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build and support a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. We are committed to support special needs or reasonable accommodations necessary to enable you to work comfortably and effectively.
Discover our Japan Offerings:https://www.morganstanley.co.jp/ja/people/working-at-morgan-stanley
Discover our Global Offerings:https://www.morganstanley.com/people/experienced-professionals
_Our Commitment to Japan_
Everything we do at Morgan Stanley is guided by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. Since opening a representative office in Tokyo in 1970, we have been one of the largest and most active foreign financial firms in Japan providing investment banking, sales & trading, real estate, and investment management services.
Our People (English):https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/who-we-are
Our People (Japanese):https://www.morganstanley.co.jp/ja/people
Job: *Operations
Title: Tokyo Operations
Location: Japan-Japan-Japan-Tokyo
Requisition ID: 3250562
