North America Securities Settlements Specialist

Morgan-Stanley; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Morgan Stanley, a leading global financial services firm, seeks an Analyst/Associate for the North American Security Settlements team within Firmwide Operations in Baltimore, MD.

Role focuses on settlement of Fixed Income and Equity trades across North American markets, investigating fails, reconciling records, and partnering with Trading, Prime Brokerage, and Custodians to ensure accurate books and timely settlement. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound judgment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage settlement of Fixed Income and Equity transactions across North American markets.
• Investigate settlement fails, breaks, and discrepancies with internal and external counterparties.
• Coordinate with Trading, Prime Brokerage, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Custodians to ensure settlement.
• Perform daily controls and reconciliations aligning internal records with depository and agent records.
• Identify settlement risks and contribute to automation and platform modernization initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork & stakeholder management

Excel/Office proficiency

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Morgan Stanley, a leading global financial services firm, seeks an Analyst/Associate for the North American Security Settlements team within Firmwide Operations in Baltimore, MD.

Role focuses on settlement of Fixed Income and Equity trades across North American markets, investigating fails, reconciling records, and partnering with Trading, Prime Brokerage, and Custodians to ensure accurate books and timely settlement. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.