Security Settlement Director

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Security Settlement Director based in Hong Kong supports all Business Units globally for their transaction's settlement. The team mainly covers Equity products and Fixed Income products for Hong Kong market and related Connect Scheme, for example China Stock Connect and Bond Connect market.

In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships, driving strategic automation solutions by embracing a transformation mindset and challenging the status quo. This is a Director level within Core Services, which is responsible for performing and managing product-agnostic and centralized operational services across several businesses and products.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

• Handle equity and fixed income settlements in HK equity, China A stock Connect, CMU and Bond Connect market
• Investigate and resolve settlement exceptions
• Perform reconciliation to ensure firm books and records match with external banks and central depository's record
• Communicate with counterparty (broker and custodian) to resolve settlement issue
• Handle physical certificate deposit or withdrawal request
• Process ADR conversion, cross board conversions, etc
• Follow up on IPO syndicate deals, EIPO subscription and corresponding settlement
• work on Regulatory Reporting
• Work on Process Improvement
• Work on New Product Approvals and Business enablement
• Oversight the offshore vendor team
• Be trustworthy partner to Business and Stakeholders, offer efficient solution and valuable insight
• Partner with Technology to improve process and deliver new business initiatives

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelors degree

• Self-motivated, lead by example, work with drive and determination

• Product and operational knowledge / experience in cash equities is preferred

• Strong risk awareness, ability to identify the issue, question the process and escalate properly

• Strong communication skills, be able to interact and communicate effectively both internally and externally, including business unit, Exchange and senior management teams

• Be able to handle multi-tasks under pressure

• Adaptable and flexible to changes and new challenges

• Ability to set out / apply up to date knowledge and best practices to develop solutions that add value to the firm and our clients

• Ability to identify areas for process improvement to improve the control and efficiency of the process

• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.