MSIM - IS Associate

Job Description

Business Overview:

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (IM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 608 investment professionals around the world and more than $1.5trillion in assets under management or supervision as of June 30, 2021. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

Job Description:

We are seeking an Associate to assist in the investor on-boarding process. Primarily, the function will perform activities to digitalize manual subscription documents via the exchange fund closing technology platform (“XFS”), perform a review of the subscription document information for completeness and accuracy and validate Form W-9. Responsibilities also include other operational functions related to investor servicing and service provider oversight.

Primary Job Duties:

• Process subscription documents within XFS with responsibilities including:
• Review electronic data that was translated from manual subscription documents via OCR technology for accuracy
• Perform data entry activities to transform data from manual subscription documents and other related materials to electronic data
• Perform prescribed review activities of subscription and related materials, including Form w-9
• Provide remediation comments for each subscription to the Investor Servicing Group in a timely manner
• Ensure that internal control framework for processes are followed consistently and proactively recommend improvements, when needed
• Responsibilities may also include support to Investor Services Group in other areas of operations, including:
• service provider oversight
• investor portal administration
• closing reconciliation activities
• Other as requested
• Other responsibilities/projects, as necessary

Qualifications

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry in an operational capacity, demonstrating consistent progression
• Analytical skills and ability to solve problems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to timelines
• Strong organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and strong oral and written communication skills
• Eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to learn complex tax-driven investment products and related processes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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