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SSBO, Security Settlements, Director

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

Tokyo, Japan
Posted on Jun 11, 2025
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.
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.
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
  • Develop project scopes and objectives by understanding and documenting the requirements for the change
  • Track the progress of the plan, report and escalate the status and issues to the management
  • Set test strategy with specific approach details
  • Engage stakeholders who need to be involved in the project
  • Work and contribute as a catalyst between the Settlement team and Technology department
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
  • Project managzzement skills
  • Self-motivated with positive working attitude
  • Lead the team by example working with drive and determination
  • Specialist in functional knowledge and able to deal with multiple tasks under pressure
  • Ability to understand impact of any market changes and communicate to stakeholders effectively
  • Good communication skills, able to interact and communicate effectively across cultural and hierarchical lines within the Firm
  • Ability to identify problems as they arise and understand when they need to be escalated
  • Ability to set out / apply up to date knowledge and best practices to develop solutions that add value to the firm and our internal clients.
  • Adaptable and flexible to changes and new challenges
  • Keen to learn new skill sets and does so quickly
  • Analytical skills, able to digest the requirements, spot the root cause of the issue and suggest a solution in a constructive manner
  • Specialist in market knowledge - Equity or Fixed Income products and settlement market rules
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio)
  • Presentation skill
  • At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this.
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.

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.

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.