Operations Associate - Trade & Transaction Reporting

MORGAN STANLEY; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Glasgow is seeking an associate for the EMIR reporting team to analyze large data sets, identify solutions, and streamline processes with automation tools.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with automation, and regulatory reporting knowledge. You will collaborate with Change and Technology teams and work with global colleagues to ensure timely, accurate EMIR submissions.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are key to this position.
• Experience with automation and complex data analysis is preferred.
• Experience in a regulatory role and an understanding of trade product flows is also advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Embedding the new regulations introduced as part of the EMIR REFIT, a large industry project implemented in phases during 2024 through to 2026.
• Monitoring daily EMIR submissions ensuring transactions are reported timely and accurately in line with regulatory requirements.
• Daily reviews of internal/external exceptions and reconciliations with both the trade repository and counterparties.
• Analysing exceptions to root cause and identifying appropriate solutions.
• Liaising with our Change Teams and Technology to implement improvements to our reporting architecture
• Handling large data sets and finding opportunities to automate.
• Operating with automation tools such as Alteryx and Power BI.
• Execution of Backreporting to fulfil the firm's regulatory obligations.
• Liaising with clients directly regarding EMIR reporting.
• Working with multiple internal systems and with global teams in other areas of the organisation to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ensuring a complete and accurate set of desktop procedures is maintained and adhered to.

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem-solving

Automation experience

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Trade & Transaction Reporting Operations (TTRO) is an organisation which delivers governance over the Firm's global transaction reporting obligation. TTRO is a critical function responsible for ensuring the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the Firm's trade and transaction reporting and is comprised of teams in London, New York, Hong Kong, Glasgow, and Mumbai.

Supporting a broad stakeholder base, TTRO liaise with various internal and external counterparties daily, including Sales and Trading, Non-Market Risk leads, Legal and Compliance teams, Information Technology and other Operations teams.

Additionally, TTRO represent the firm at trade organisations such as ISDA, AFME and FIA, working on key initiatives with regulators, industry participants and peers. The team are also responsible for liaising with Industry utilities such as DTCC and Unavista. The criticality of the function ensures senior management engagement and secures a high profile for those in the team.

This opportunity exists to hire an associate in the EMIR reporting team located in Glasgow. This is a critical role that involves analysis of large data sets, identifying solutions to complex issues and streamlining processes using the latest automation tooling.

The role is pivotal in ensuring we can continue to evolve the Operational processes required to support the Firm's Regulatory requirements as new and enhanced controls are implemented throughout 2026.

Primary responsibilities will include.

• Embedding the new regulations introduced as part of the EMIR REFIT, a large industry project implemented in phases during 2024 through to 2026.
• Monitoring daily EMIR submissions ensuring transactions are reported timely and accurately in line with regulatory requirements.
• Daily reviews of internal/external exceptions and reconciliations with both the trade repository and counterparties.
• Analysing exceptions to root cause and identifying appropriate solutions.
• Liaising with our Change Teams and Technology to implement improvements to our reporting architecture
• Handling large data sets and finding opportunities to automate.
• Operating with automation tools such as Alteryx and Power BI.
• Execution of Backreporting to fulfil the firm's regulatory obligations.
• Liaising with clients directly regarding EMIR reporting.
• Working with multiple internal systems and with global teams in other areas of the organisation to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ensuring a complete and accurate set of desktop procedures is maintained and adhered to.

Qualifications / Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are key to this position.
• Experience with automation and complex data analysis is preferred.
• Experience in a regulatory role and an understanding of trade product flows is also advantageous.

The key behaviours are:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understands and ability to interpret key regulatory and industry documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications particularly Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Bi and Alteryx.
• Handle multiple workstreams and prioritise workloads independently and effectively.
• Demonstrate an appetite for learning and working in a technical environment.
• Collaborate with our Technology and Change teams on technical enhancements to our systems.
• Understand the importance of the regulatory environment and market changes on the business.
• Work in a team environment to execute processes in a collective controlled manner.
• Demonstrate high levels of accountability and attention to detail.
• Escalate concerns or issues early and articulately.

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 your work.

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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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 its 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.