Senior Operations & Trade Support Specialist

Morgan-Stanley; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Senior Registered Service Associate in Oak Brook, IL to provide operational support and branch management assistance. The role focuses on document maintenance, money movement, trade support, and regulatory compliance, with emphasis on resolving issues using available resources and escalating when needed.

You will collaborate with sales, risk, and Home Office partners, support onboarding and special projects, and contribute to audit readiness while staying current with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required.
• At least 5 years of industry experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong written and client service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to obtain Series 9 and Series 10 for supervisory delegation.

Responsibilities

• Manage documents with quality reviews and electronic filing.
• Oversee mail handling and distribution at multiple points.
• Perform basic money movement functions (deposits, checks, approvals).
• Assist with processing of trade adjustments and respond to alerts.
• Support audit readiness with ongoing monitoring of accounts and processes.
• Escalate service breaks to management as needed.
• Assist with special projects (e.g., onboarding support).
• Serve as resource to sales, service, risk and Home Office partners.
• Organize and track progress against operational remediation projects.
• Maintain awareness of policy and platform changes and participate in trainings.

Skills

Series licenses (7/66 or 63/65)

Industry experience (5+ years)

Microsoft Office

Written/interpersonal skills

Organization/ prioritization

Team collaboration

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Willingness to obtain Series 9/10

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Morgan Stanley Online

Morgan Stanley Mobile

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Senior Registered Service Associate in Oak Brook, IL to provide operational support and branch management assistance. The role focuses on document maintenance, money movement, trade support, and regulatory compliance, with emphasis on resolving issues using available resources and escalating when needed.

You will collaborate with sales, risk, and Home Office partners, support onboarding and special projects, and contribute to audit readiness while staying current with