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Derivatives Operations Vice President - Product Support & Services Investment Management

Morgan Stanley4.0·Posted 1 month ago

Location

All India

Experience

14–18 years

Required Skills

Collateral ManagementValuationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadershipRegulatory requirementsProcess standardizationAutomationTalent acquisitionSuccession planningClient serviceStrategy executionTeam motivationDerivatives OperationsGlobal Derivative ReconciliationsOnboarding governanceOTC listed derivativesLifecycle eventsExposure managementReconciliation processesBRS AladdinTriResolveTriOptimaDUCODTCCMarkitWire platformsOrganizational skillsProblemsolving abilityGlobal collaborationRisk policiesAudit readinessMentorshipCost effectivenessAutomation efficiencyJudgmentControl mindsetStakeholder influenceDecisionmakingTrust buildingFirms visionvalues

About the Role

As a Derivatives Operations Vice President at Morgan Stanley, you will be leading a global team responsible for Global Derivative Reconciliations, Collateral Management oversight, and Onboarding governance supporting MSIM Middle Office teams across Europe, North America, and APAC. The team covers various derivative asset classes including F&O, IRS, CDS, CDX, TRS, FX, and Equity derivatives. Your role involves managing lifecycle exception oversight and cross-functional coordination for collateral and onboarding.

In this role, you will:

  • • Demonstrate deep expertise across the full derivatives lifecycle, including trade capture, validation, lifecycle event processing, settlements, margining, and reconciliations for OTC and listed products.

  • • Lead either the Derivatives Trade Support or Portfolio Reconciliation function, providing operational leadership, escalation management, and strong control oversight across daily workflows.

  • • Provide governance and oversight for Margin (Collateral) Management, ensuring timely margin calls, dispute governance, exposure monitoring, and alignment with internal risk and regulatory standards.

  • • Oversee Onboarding workflows, ensuring accurate static data setup, ISDA/CSA coordination, KYC completeness, and timely trading readiness across new funds, accounts, and counterparties.

  • • Strengthen operational and control frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, risk policies, and audit readiness across reconciliation, collateral, and onboarding.

  • • Partner with global stakeholders, including Trading, Risk, Fund Accounting, Legal, Compliance, Technology, Custodians, and Brokers.

  • • Drive process standardization and automation, leveraging tools such as TriResolve / TriOptima, Aladdin, DUCO, DTCC/Markit platforms.

  • • Provide mentorship and leadership to reconciliation teams and act as a senior escalation point across collateral and onboarding.

  • • Represent the Mumbai Derivatives Operations team in global governance meetings, incident reviews, audits, and strategic initiatives.

  • • Set the vision for the direction of your team in conjunction with the global peer group ensuring consistent execution, strong control framework, business enablement, and process adherence within all local regulations.

  • • Take responsibility for talent acquisition, developing a bench of talent, and creating a plan for succession.

  • • Run the operation as a business by considering client service needs, cost-effectiveness, and the departments automation and efficiency agenda.

  • • Partner directly with peers across Business Units and / or external stakeholders to provide input and execute on the strategy and future state of their respective group.

    • Qualifications required for this role:

  • • 1418 years of relevant Derivatives Operations or Middle Office experience, including leadership responsibilities.

  • • Deep understanding of OTC & listed derivatives, valuation, lifecycle events, and exposure management.

  • • Strong knowledge of reconciliation processes (positions, cash, valuations).

  • • Familiarity with BRS Aladdin, TriResolve/TriOptima, DUCO, DTCC/MarkitWire platforms.

  • • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • • Proven problem-solving ability with a strong control mindset.

  • • Ability to collaborate across global time zones and lead teams in a high-pressure environment.

  • • Can convey trust and confidence to influence stakeholders in the decision-making process to affect strategy and prepared to challenge where necessary.

  • • Sound judgment without compromising control.

  • • Role model that advocates for your team, motivates and engages staff to achieve vision and inspire respect; supports and promotes the Firms vision and values.

    • In addition to the responsibilities and qualifications mentioned above, you can expect to work in an inclusive environment at Morgan Stanley where individuals can maximize their full potential. The company values diversity, inclusion, and a culture of respect. Employees are supported and empowered, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth and development available across the globe. As a Derivatives Operations Vice President at Morgan Stanley, you will be leading a global team responsible for Global Derivative Reconciliations, Collateral Management oversight, and Onboarding governance supporting MSIM Middle Office teams across Europe, North America, and APAC. The team covers various derivative asset classes including F&O, IRS, CDS, CDX, TRS, FX, and Equity derivatives. Your role involves managing lifecycle exception oversight and cross-functional coordination for collateral and onboarding.

    In this role, you will:

  • • Demonstrate deep expertise across the full derivatives lifecycle, including trade capture, validation, lifecycle event processing, settlements, margining, and reconciliations for OTC and listed products.

  • • Lead either the Derivatives Trade Support or Portfolio Reconciliation function, providing operational leadership, escalation manag

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    About Morgan Stanley

    Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services.

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