Operations Analyst - Parametric

• ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY
• Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

• ABOUT PARAMETRIC
• Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what is important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.

This role is part of Parametric' s hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.

• ABOUT THE OPERATIONS ANALYST PROGRAM
• The Operations Analyst program is designed for recent or soon to be college graduates to learn - then build upon - a foundation of knowledge in the investment industry with a focus on investment operations. New hires into this program will start their journey as part of a cohort of Operations Analyst. Over three weeks, participants experience a comprehensive firm and financial services overview which is designed with the goal of setting new hires up for success as Analysts in the Operations organization at Parametric. Operations Analyst program participants learn about products, services, and how various business units at Parametric - and across Morgan Stanley - work together. At the conclusion of the three-week program, participants are aligned to work in one of the many Operations teams which includes Portfolio Administration, Corporate Actions, Trade Settlements, Account Onboarding, Account Activity Management, Account Oversight, and Billing Solutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Work with internal and external stakeholders and other key points of contact in a professional manner
• •Research and resolve issues quickly and with a sense of urgency and accuracy.
• •Communicate with internal and external contacts regularly to resolve issues, confirm information, provide status updates or information, among others
• •Collect observations and turn into actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.
• •Complete daily assigned operations transactions, which may include cash or position reconciliation, trade posting, processing market events, new account setup, account activity recording. Do so in an accurate, timely, and comprehensive manner
• •Perform verification checks on similar work done by others on the team, to ensure accuracy of information
• •Ensure thorough and accurate record keeping/maintenance of client records and files.
• •Maintain metrics and data
• •Ad-hoc and project work as needed.

• JOB REQUIREMENTS
• What we're looking for:

• •Associate degree or bachelor's degree, with a concentration in Data Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related area of study
• •Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• •Ability to work independently and self-manage high volumes of data with tight deadlines
• •Strong attention to detail & highly process oriented
• •Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• •Ability to work independently under tight deadlines
• •Leadership skills are encouraged
• •Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• •Strong interest in starting a career in the investment management industry
• •Must be able to work full-time (40 hours a week) by the program start date

Salary & Benefits: Set at $28.85 per hour ($60,000 annualized base), eligible for overtime.

Alpharetta Office: 1 Edison Drive Alpharetta, GA 30005

Boston Office: One Post Office Square, Floor 21 Boston, MA 02109

Seattle Office: 800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2800 Seattle, WA 98104

Relocation assistance is not provided for successful candidates.

Parametric believes each member of our organization makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications. It is our expectation that every member of our team will offer his/her/their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our client services.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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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Salary range for the position: $60,000-$90,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .