Job Description:
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 to grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Morgan Stanley is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to workplace diversity.
This role is a Director Role within Asia LD Cash Funding Group, which is a team of 5.
The Asia Cash Funding Group is responsible for managing daily margin movements and cash flow activities across the region for clients trading and clearing Listed Derivatives. Market coverage includes SGX, HK (futures & options), ASX, TAIFEX, NSE, KRX, MDEX. Listed derivatives trading & clearing requires strict adherence to regulation & compliance rules.
Key functions performed are;
Proactively managing exchange/broker margin balances,
Funding exchange/broker margin calls,
Proactively managing affiliate margin balances/calls,
Processing of margin movements for Listed Derivatives clients
Investigate settlement breaks and issues.
Critically analyse and improve on control/risk environment,
Projects relating to collateral mgt, STP, automation.
Daily/monthly report compilation and distribution,
Interpretation and compliance with all exchange regulations relevant to margin management.
Teamwork and flexibility (including shift flexibility) are key attributes. After the initial training period the successful individual will be expected to work independently and proactively with minimal management supervision. Having the ability to raise issues (escalate) and recommend solutions are core requirements. This role requires a team player who is able to balance and prioritise between day-to-day activities as well as contribute to projects that relate to the group. Projects can be global, regional or locally driven. The successful candidate will be expected to explore and generate ideas that will contribute to controls improvement, reduce risk, increase automation and STP.
The cash funding team will interact daily with the Reconciliations, Trade support, Client Service, Trading desk, Risk and Technology.
Qualifications
Commercial/Business Orientation
· Strong communication / networking skills to interact with both internal / external parties
· Good relationship building skills
· Ability to think commercially and identify potential process improvements and savings for the firm
Functional Knowledge
· Knowledge of Listed Derivatives funding/settlement an advantage, but not a requirement at commencement of role
· Knowledge of client money/funding rules and regulation is an advantage, but not a requirement at commencement of role
· The individual will be expected to learn quickly to acquire the required technical knowledge
Professional Skills
· PAYS ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Demonstrates excellent attention to detail when analyzing or interpreting data.
· MOVES THINGS FORWARD: Proactively takes the lead to ensure actions and discussion moves forward.
· COMMUNICATES ACTIVELY: Consistently keeps employees informed; is accessible to staff, discusses decisions and problems candidly.
· DEVELOPS TEAMS: Takes ultimate responsibility for developing team performance, morale, trust and respect.
· ANTICIPATES ISSUES: Anticipates problems / obstacles and understands the ramifications. Offers workable solutions.
· CHALLENGES STATUS QUO: Challenges assumptions, proactively looks for ways to enhance and develop processes and procedures, creating a dynamic risk management culture.
· PC/MS Excel/VBA skills
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