Requirement for Vice President - Asset Services

Job Description

*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 Firms 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 The Asia Pacific Asset Services group is responsible for managing the timely and accurate processing of corporate events that take place across both the APAC and EMEA markets, which affect security positions and entitlements held by our clients and proprietary trading desks. The group consists of the following teams: Pre-payment (Research and Deadlines), Client Service Group, Payment & Control and Japan Processing. The group is spread across Bangalore, Mumbai, Hong Kong and Tokyo and is part of the Shared Services & Banking Organisation (SSBO) division within Firmwide Operations. Background on the Team The newly formed Bangalore team is responsible for managing the timely and accurate processing of EMEA Dividend and P&I events, which impact security positions and entitlements held by our clients and proprietary trading desks. Primary Responsibilities As the location head for Bangalore Asset Services, the successful candidate will report directly into the regional head managing Asia Pacific Asset Services. The primary tasks for the successful individual will include: Drive our strategy by working closely with the Bangalore Asset Services management team and other operational groups in the region. Ensure that the department operates within our Operations Strategy and the Morgan Stanley Strategy & Values Ensure KRI/KPI targets and other agreed targets are met across the department Provide risk and production management of the front to back processes executed in Bangalore People management of the Bangalore team focusing on career development, training, succession planning and recruitment Driving process and technology enhancements to deliver increased STP rates and elimination of root cause within the front to back process Client management providing first class service to stakeholders across the Trading desks, Prime Brokerage, Other Operations teams and Finance., *Skills required The ideal candidate should display the following: Solid track record working within an operations environment Can work well under pressure, lending control and order to a difficult or pressurized situation Can deal easily with multiple issues and tasks Proven management experience. Skills in delegation, organisation and people management to ensure the team can work effectively Strong Communication skills Proactive Team Player who actively promotes sharing of knowledge Prepared to work additional hours to meet deadlines and strong time management 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 behavior Ability to question a process and promote own ideas and solution Strong organizational skills, to be able to use time well and prioritize tasks effectively Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the department Previous experience of Corporate Actions preferable

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cost controltime managementproject managementautomation