Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. MSIM 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.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Public Platform Solutions Specialist will support the Trading Analytics team within the Office of the COO, with a primary focus on front office integration of our trading and investment platform. This individual may serve as a subject matter expert for fixed income trade analytics and will also have a role in vendor relationship management to support our Transaction Cost Analysis program (TCA). The position includes project-oriented work that will change based on evolving business needs.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Project manage integration of legacy and new businesses into the trading and portfolio management platform, with emphasis on fixed income
· Liaise with vendors to manage custom development roadmaps and continuous product/platform education
· Manage internal user training processes and remediation of issues
· Assess existing and prospective technology systems to advise on gaps, new system development and/or vendor selection based on industry best practices
· Partner with internal IT teams to manage development roadmaps
· Interface with professionals across business functions, including the Operations, Trading and investment teams; participate in/ conduct meetings with traders, IT developers, and vendors
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
· Minimum six years of work experience in trading, market structure, trading product specialist, consulting, or a related field
· Four-year college degree with courses in quantitative subject matters and/or finance
· Series 7, CFA or other certifications that demonstrate industry knowledge are beneficial but not required
Knowledge/Skills
· Experience using or onboarding portfolio analytics software and/or trading systems, with specific experience with BlackRock Aladdin preferred but not required
· Demonstrated knowledge of fixed income and derivatives products
· Middle Office Trade Processing familiarity is a plus
· Interest in Project/Program Management
· Possess an intellectual curiosity and ability to problem solve using available resources
· Detail-oriented and organized with an inherent interest in improving/optimizing processes
· Ability to work independently and steer projects to completion
· Effective written and verbal communication skills
· Mastery knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint (charts and graphs with meticulous attention to formatting) and Excel (advanced formulas and superior data organization techniques)
· Training in Agile project management technique is a plus, but not required