2027 Operations Off-Cycle Analyst Programme (Glasgow)

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley’s Operations Off Cycle Internship Programme in Glasgow offers a 12‑month placement designed to give you exposure to trade support, data analysis, and project work. You will learn the trade lifecycle, reconciliation, and controls while collaborating with teams across Sales, Trading, Finance, Legal and Technology.

The programme includes induction, product/industry training, soft skills development, and networking events.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student on track for a 2.2 honours degree.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical problem-solving and detail orientation.
• Curiosity and adaptability; eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Trade Support & Reconciliation: learn the lifecycle of a trade and resolve gaps.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: use data to generate insights and drive actions.
• Projects & Systems Testing: participate in projects and work with Technology to implement changes.
• Team Collaboration: contribute ideas, build relationships, and drive improvements.
• Client Relationship Development: understand stakeholders and protect client confidentiality.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: identify ways to simplify processes and enhance controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

City Glasgow

Bachelor's Degree

Business Unit Operations

2027 OperationsOff Cycle InternshipProgramme

The Operations Division at Morgan Stanley is the front line of defence for the Firm's financial and operationalwell-being andworks closely with almost all departmentstosafeguard the Firm's reputation and franchise. Operations partners with Sales & Trading, Finance, Legal, and Technology to execute the Firm's institutional, retail, and asset management businesses. As the Firm continues to evolve, Operations plays a critical role in driving innovation, automation, and process transformation to ensure Morgan Stanley remains resilient, scalable, and future-ready.

*Please note that this is a 12-Month Internship Programme.

Training Programme

Interns start their Programme with participation in an Induction Day covering the overview of Morgan Stanley's businesses, structure, and strategy. Throughout the internship there will be training covering product and industry knowledge, soft skills, and teambuilding activities. Throughout the Internship programme, in addition to on-the-job training, Interns will also take part in networking events and training sessions hosted by different teams.

Responsibilities

• Trade Support & Reconciliation - Learn key processes in the life cycle of a trade, from deal capture to final settlement, to identifying and resolving breaks and discrepancies.Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual activity, and improve controls.
• Data Analysis & Reporting - Use data to generate insights, challenge assumptions, and recommend actions that drive meaningful business outcomes.
• Projects & Systems Testing - Take part in projects and initiatives, and use systems to efficiently mitigate risk, whilst developing relationships with Technology to design, develop, and implement solutions to business requirements.
• Team Collaboration - Work with team members at all levels, contributing ideas, sharing knowledge, and constructively challenging existing practices to drive better outcomes. Build relationships across functions to influence change and deliver improvements, share market and systems knowledge, issue follow-ups and escalations, and create best practices.
• Client Relationship Development - Understand the priorities of stakeholders to ensure business needs are met, adhere to and protect client confidentiality, and ensure top quality client experience.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to simplify processes, enhance controls, improve client experience, or introduce new ways of working. Present recommendations and contribute to implementation of change initiatives.

*Salary is competitive with excellent benefits.

Qualifications/ Skills/ Requirements

• You are an undergraduate student who has outstanding academic achievements and are on track for a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent.
• You have excellent leadership, inter-personal, and strong verbal and written communications skills.
• You pay close attention to detail, have analytical and problem-solving skills, and can understand and evaluate complex information quickly.
• You demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to continuously learn and embrace change.
• You are a team player and are client-service oriented.

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.