We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Vice President_Operations in Branch Ops Asia to communicate with the Traders, Custodians, Clients, Clearing Members and ensuring that the trade is booked timely and accurately.

As Vice President of Fixed Income & FX Operations within Branch Ops India, you will lead operational strategy, governance, and execution across a broad spectrum of fixed income and foreign exchange products. This includes supporting Primary Dealer (PD) activities, FX trade processing, and regulatory compliance under RBI guidelines. The role demands strong leadership, deep market knowledge, and a proactive approach to risk and control.
 

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 an Associate level position level position within the [within Product Support & Services, which is responsible for providing transaction support and managing post execution processes.
 

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 do in the role:

• Lead end-to-end trade lifecycle management for fixed income products including trade capture, settlement, reconciliations, and exception handling.
• Confirm FX trades with clients and counterparties via email or trading platforms.
• Manage high-volume daily transaction processing across global financial instruments.
• Reconcile FX trades and ensure accurate settlement of positions.
• Resolve operational issues including cash or stock mismatches, escalating as needed.
• Support market-making activities in government securities and other instruments.
• Ensure full compliance with RBI regulations, including AML and sanctions controls.
• Maintain client service excellence by resolving inquiries and non-receipts promptly.
• Act as a senior liaison with front office, technology, finance, and global operations teams.
• Represent India Branch Ops in regional and global forums, providing updates and insights to senior leadership.
• 10-15 years of experience in Fixed Income and FX Operations, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of fixed income products (Rates, FX, Credit), trade flows, and market infrastructure.
• Experience with trading platforms, settlement systems, and cash management tools.
• Familiarity with RBI regulations, FX guidelines, and PD operational requirements.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Certifications mandated by RBI or relevant regulatory bodies.
• Exposure to global functional ownership and outsourcing governance.
• Experience working with cross-border teams and managing regulatory complexity.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure.

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.

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