We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in Shared Services & Banking Operations to deliver industry utility solutions by aligning the right functions, people, processes and tools into 14 core disciplines offering tailored client service levels that are efficient, controlled and compliant with regulation. 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. This is an Associate level position level position within Core Services, which is responsible for performing and managing product-agnostic and centralized operational services across several businesses and products. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. At Morgan Stanley Baltimore, we support the Firm’s global Technology, Operations, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance, Internal Audit and Finance divisions. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Baltimore community since 2003. Our talented and diverse team is one of the largest in the U.S. outside of our New York headquarters and home to industry leading cybersecurity innovation with multiple patents and awards. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work. Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on… *What you’ll do in the role:* • Execute processes/functions and/or support process management and project efforts, leveraging knowledge of the systems, markets and instruments that influence the team • Recognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and contribute to process improvements • Build relationships within team and internal stakeholders, sharing knowledge to contribute to team output • Participate in projects and initiatives, aiding in solution formulation with a focus on timely execution • Create newly acquired (parties) client, issuer, and vendor records in the system • Maintain the records of existing parties using the same required analysis and due diligence • Processing Corporate Actions such as name changes, mergers, etc. by validating against approved sources, identifying pre- and post-notification requirements of sensitive stakeholders, processing the actions ensuring all parties, sites, hierarchies, etc. are updated based on the Corporate Action *What you’ll bring to the role:* • Ability to establish clear goals and priorities, and address non-standard issues within area of expertise with minimal guidance and supervision • Subject matter expertise in business area supported, client requirements, and ability to ensure control is not compromised to comply with client requests • Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values • Ability to handle volume spikes and prioritize work including ad-hoc requests and projects to meet business demands in a timely manner • Ability to recognize potential risk issues and escalate/report on a timely basis • Adaptability and flexibility, ability to perform under pressure or in changing environment • At least 2 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Business *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. Our 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. Role is hybrid and will require in office attendance 3 days/week. Salary range for the position: $60,000 - $80,000 Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet). **Job:** **Other* **Title:** *Client Onboarding Operations Associate* **Location:** *Maryland-Baltimore* **Requisition ID:** *3265114*