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We're seeking someone to join our team as a Corporate Actions - Vice President who will lead the global Corporate Actions team at a leading Asset Manager, managing a team of 10 FTEs based in India that supports corporate action processing across global portfolios and markets.

This role requires a hands-on leader with strong subject-matter expertise who can ensure accuracy, timeliness, and control in the processing of mandatory and voluntary events, proxy voting, class actions, and tax reclaim oversight. As part of a global asset management platform, the individual will be accountable for delivering seamless end-to-end Corporate Actions support while proactively identifying issues and process inefficiencies. They will play a key role in driving innovation by exploring AI, automation, and next-generation technologies to transform and modernize the Corporate Actions function. They must have strong analytical, automation (low code) tooling, pro dev capabilities, and AI strategies and solutions, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to build and foster relationships at all levels of the firm's, clients', and outsourcing agent's organization.

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 a Department Manager position at Vice President level within the Product Support & Services IM.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Global Corporate Actions Oversight: Lead the global Corporate Actions team in processing and tracking mandatory and voluntary events across multiple regions and asset classes
• Proxy Voting & Governance: Manage global proxy voting operations, ensuring compliance with governance standards and client policies
• Class Actions: Oversee monitoring, tracking, and administration of global class action claims to safeguard investor entitlements
• Tax Reclaim Oversight: Provide global oversight for tax reclaims related to corporate actions, ensuring compliance with documentation and regulatory requirements
• Global Communication: Act as the key point of contact with custodians, brokers, and data providers worldwide, ensuring timely and accurate event information and instructions
• Portfolio Application: Ensure corporate action events are correctly reflected in portfolios, accounting, and investment systems across the firm
• Risk & Exception Management: Identify, escalate, and resolve discrepancies, breaks, and exceptions in a timely and well-controlled manner
• Process Innovation: Champion the adoption of automation, AI, and advanced technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and risk management
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of 10 FTEs, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• KPI & SLA Reporting: Track and report on operational metrics (timeliness, accuracy, efficiency) to senior management within the global asset management organization
• Industry Leading Technologies: Use industry-leading technologies like Alteryx, PowerBI, GenAI, etc., to develop tools for the operations team to pursue automation and enhance efficiency.

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What you'll bring to the role:

• 12+ years of experience in Corporate Actions operations, preferably within Asset Management or Global Investment Operations
• Expertise across mandatory and voluntary corporate actions, proxy voting, class actions, and tax reclaims
• Strong understanding of global market practices, custodian processes, and regulatory standards
• Proven leadership experience managing global teams (8-15 FTEs) in a fast-paced, high-control environment
• Experience working with corporate action processing systems (e.g., Bloomberg, SWIFT, DTCC, custodian portals)
• Demonstrated ability to drive process re-engineering, automation, and AI adoption to modernize operations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with both internal and external partners across regions
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (advanced qualifications a plus)

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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Mumbai, India

Job ID: Morgan-PT-JR021860

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-01T18:34:37
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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Fitness Subsidies
• On-Site Gym
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• FSA
• Virtual Fitness Classes
• HSA

Parental Benefits

• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources
• Return-to-Work Program
• Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
• Adoption Leave

Work Flexibility

Hybrid Work Opportunities:

Office Life and Perks

• Commuter Benefits Program
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Volunteer Time Off
• Personal/Sick Days

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Stock Purchase Program
• Performance Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Financial Counseling

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Promote From Within
• Mentor Program
• Access to Online Courses
• Lunch and Learns
• Work Visa Sponsorship
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program
• Internship Program

Diversity and Inclusion

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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