HK EQ OTC Derivatives Trade Support - Associate

Morgan Stanley; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Trade Support Associate to provide front-to-back operational support for the issuance and lifecycle management of Structured Products, Exotic OTC swaps and options in Hong Kong and Tokyo. This role sits in the Operations division, focused on transaction support and post-execution processing.

You will work with Equity Sales and Trading desks, partners across regional teams, and external counterparties to drive timely processing and controls, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of equity derivatives trade support and related lifecycle events.
• Ability to operate independently and escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute trade capture, confirmation, settlement and lifecycle management for OTC and Structured Products.
• Support issuance, post-trade processing and ongoing servicing for Equity Derivatives.
• Collaborate with Sales and Trading to resolve trade exceptions and inquiries.
• Liaise with external agents, custodians and clearing houses for actions and lifecycle events.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks, control exceptions and operational risks.
• Monitor daily controls to ensure accurate processing.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with regional/global stakeholders to ensure a consistent client experience.

Skills

Equity derivatives

Trade support

Middle office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Trade Support Associate to provide front-to-back operational support for the issuance and lifecycle management of Structured Products, Exotic OTC swaps and options traded by the Equity Sales and Trading desks in Hong Kong and Tokyo, supporting Institutional Equities and Private Wealth Management businesses. In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships, driving strategic automation solutions by embracing a transformation mindset and challenging the status quo. This is a Trade Support Associate position at the Associate level within Product Support & Services, which is responsible for providing transaction support and managing post-execution processes. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What You’ll Do In The Role

• Execute trade capture, confirmation, settlement and lifecycle management processes for OTC and Structured Products, including complex product payoff events.
• Support issuance, post-trade processing and ongoing servicing activities across Equity Derivatives products.
• Partner closely with Sales and Trading teams to resolve trade exceptions, client inquiries and ad hoc business requests.
• Liaise with external issuing and paying agents (IPAs), custodians and clearing houses to process corporate actions and product lifecycle events.
• Investigate, elevate and resolve reconciliation breaks, control exceptions and operational risks in a timely manner.
• Monitor daily operational controls to ensure accurate and efficient transaction processing.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive automation and efficiency initiatives across the support model.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to deliver a consistent client and business experience.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of equity derivatives trade support, middle office operations or related functions.
• Understanding of equity derivative products, structured products, OTC swaps, options and associated lifecycle events.
• Ability to operate independently with respect to core job responsibilities while escalating issues appropriately.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with front office, operations, technology and external counterparties.
• Experience identifying control gaps and driving operational improvements and automation initiatives.
• Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm’s core values and demonstrating a strong risk and control mindset.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast‑paced environment, understand complex problems and grasp new concepts quickly.
• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, helping our clients raise, manage and allocate capital through a broad range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. Our five core values, doing the right thing, putting clients first, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back, guide the decisions we make every day. At Morgan Stanley, you will work alongside exceptional colleagues in an environment that supports your professional growth and development while providing competitive benefits and career mobility opportunities.

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.

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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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.