Operations Director (AVP) - Trade and Transaction Reporting

e guidance and interpretation from Compliance to support new and existing requirements effectively.

What will you be doing?

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 firm testing engine (PanDQ).
Manage the Issue management (observations) book of work - and present the potential transaction reporting issues to TTRO and Compliance stakeholders
Manage the Industry working group process flow and drive firm's agenda on industry forums (ISDA, FIA etc) and maintains 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
Be responsible for coordinating across multiple stakeholders such as RTB, Technology, Trade Support Groups (TSG), to undertake the appropriate remediation steps to resolve reporting issues seen in the Diagnostic Testing.
Work as part of the team to review controls within the process to ensure procedures and process maps are reviewed regularly kept up to date on firm's policy portal.
Liaise with multiple Operations line teams to provide guidance and support for transaction reporting.
Responsible for maintaining 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 Diagnostic Testing team.

What we're looking for:

Knowledge of Transaction Reporting Regimes (e.g. MiFID, EMIR etc)
Knowledge of Securities and Derivative Products preferable. Including Listed Derivatives, FX, Commodities, Equity, Credit and Interest Rates.
Working knowledge & experience of data analytics tool 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 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 - 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.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.