Director, Security Settlements Operations – Americas

16 MS & Co., LLC; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Director to lead Security Settlements in the Americas within Shared Services & Banking Operations, supervising a team in Baltimore and collaborating with an offshore vendor. The role focuses on minimizing settlement risk, managing breaks, and strengthening relationships with BRM, IED, FID, PB, and other stakeholders.

You will oversee pre/post-settlement activities, drive risk mitigation, and guide process improvements in a high-volume environment to support U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience in Security Settlements or related settlement operations.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Excellent risk awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve pre-settlement/settlement exceptions and post-settlement breaks.
• Escalate risks and implement risk mitigation methods.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency.
• Apply knowledge of U.S. buy-in rules and regulations to manage in-scope transactions.
• Deliver quality service and solutions to evolving business requirements.
• Lead the team and provide guidance in daily functions and various projects.
• Coach and mentor team members with effective one-to-one discussions.

Skills

Security Settlements

Leadership

Risk management

Analytical skills

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Director to lead Security Settlements in the Americas within Shared Services & Banking Operations, supervising a team in Baltimore and collaborating with an offshore vendor. The role focuses on minimizing settlement risk, managing breaks, and strengthening relationships with BRM, IED, FID, PB, and other stakeholders.

You will oversee pre/post-settlement activities, drive risk mitigation, and guide process improvements in a high-volume environment to support U.S.