Hybrid Reconciliation Operations Associate

Morgan Stanley; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Parametric, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, seeks a SMA Reconciliation Operations Associate to ensure timely portfolio reconciliation and resolve trade/currency discrepancies with custodians. The role also covers client and third-party reporting and documenting processes.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional attention to detail, able to work under tight deadlines, and comfortable with large data sets in Excel. Hybrid schedule with office 3 days/week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 4+ years of work experience in Financial Services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong professionalism and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Well organized, self-starter with the ability to analyze information.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with VBA and Excel macros or other technology a plus.
• Working knowledge of account reconciliation processes is a plus.
• Advent APX & SQL experience a plus.
• Alteryx experience/certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling client portfolios against custody statements.
• Resolving variances in a timely manner.
• Ability to understand risk and to elevate as appropriate.
• Documentation of written processes and procedures.
• Must be comfortable working with large datasets in MS Excel. Must be able to manage and organize datasets of 100,000+ rows of data.
• Analyzing corporate action events and entering transactions into the accounting system.
• Record keeping and maintenance of client records and files.
• Internal and external reporting.
• Communicating with a variety of internal and external parties to resolve issues.
• Resolves issues proactively with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to manage in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and proposing/implementing solutions.
• Leading innovation projects, setting & meeting deadlines.
• Analyzing risk and developing mitigation strategies.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism & communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel large datasets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related

Tools

VBA

Excel macros

SQL

Alteryx

Job description

Parametric, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, seeks a SMA Reconciliation Operations Associate to ensure timely portfolio reconciliation and resolve trade/currency discrepancies with custodians. The role also covers client and third-party reporting and documenting processes.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional attention to detail, able to work under tight deadlines, and comfortable with large data sets in Excel. Hybrid schedule with office 3 days/week.