This position is within the EMEA Syndicate Operations team, providing logistical support to the EMEA Global Capital Markets (GCM) department in all their equity and fixed income new issuance activity. GCM is one of the firm's most critical, dynamic, and strategic business' undertaking high value, high focus transactions. These include Primary IPO share offerings, Primary Debt offerings and Secondary sourced business such as large block sales and follow-ons. The team covers all European and MENA markets on transactions that are often complex with initial listings on Exchanges and primary settlement of securities. This entails extensive interaction with external counterparties such as legal counsel, Central Securities Depositaries (CSD), local market agents and banking counterparts amongst others. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for extensive front to back transactional coordination with internal Operations stakeholders and other divisions such as Corporate Treasury and Sales and Trading during the lifecycle of a deal. The role is on the private side of firm business as, by their nature, the transactions supported often involve confidential/ private sensitive information and the team sits in the segregated GCM department. The Syndicate Operations team works closely with Business Units and Infrastructure management in realising firm objectives. The role requires a high level of risk management awareness and guardianship. The candidate needs to demonstrate they can take ownership of initiatives and make decisions based on sound judgment in complex situations, which serve the best long term interests of the organisation. What we're looking for: > Prior experience in a Trade Support/middle office or Settlement Role > Experience and knowledge of EMEA markets - including clearing and settlement > Regulatory and Capital Market Knowledge > Strong Equity Product knowledge > Experience of Primary market transactions - not essential Skills that will help you in the role: > Strong communication skills, both written and verbal > Strong organizational skills, with ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines > Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills > Ability to manage pressure and time-sensitive business demands > Ability to mitigate risk and know when to escalate risks and issues to senior management > Ability to interact effectively with global colleagues and team > Ability to lead and co-ordinate teams to achieve a defined objective > Self-motivated and conscientious 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 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If t his role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. 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.