Division

In the Legal & Compliance division, we protect the Firm’s business by identifying risks and designing programs and policies that guide internal teams on ways to address or mitigate those outcomes.

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.

The Registrations team is in charge of handling regulatory license applications and registrations for individuals and entities across various regions, ensuring fit and properness, and having the appropriate license(s) to carry out relevant business activities regulated by regulators and handling continuous professional training matters.

At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firm’s global businesses, with critical presence across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment management, as well as in the Firm’s infrastructure functions of Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate & Enterprise Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. We empower our multi-faceted and talented teams to advance their careers and make a global impact on the business. For those who show passion and grit in their work, there’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you’ll do in the role:

• Analyzing, filing, maintaining, and updating registrations and licensing for all required employees, locations, and entities
• Maintaining records for all registered employees and entities on behalf of the Firm
• Perform periodic review and analysis of departmental process, procedures and policies
• Demonstrate strong client-relations skills and ability to partner with business and control functions to develop practical solutions that meet business needs while remaining compliant with applicable laws and regulations
• Provide advice and training to employees regarding licensing, examination requirements, entity registration requirements and continuous professional training matters

What you’ll bring to the role:

• University degree and/or professional qualification preferably in Accounting, Law, Finance or Business
• The ideal candidate will have 2+ years professional experience in Registrations and Licensing at a financial institution
• Knowledge of licensing requirements in other jurisdictions advantageous

• Experience in resolution of issues.
• Good communication skills – written and oral
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across regions and Business Units
• Experience in conducting fit and proper checks related to licensing and registrations
• Possess strong analytical / reasoning skills
• Be able to handle highly confidential information professionally and with appropriate discretion
• Have the ability to use various PC, MS Office and internet applications
• Have the ability to effectively handle a fast paced environment and successfully meet established deadline requirements
• Be self-motivated and must have the ability to work independently

Coverage

• Monday to Friday from 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM India time
• Coverage is dependent on business needs, so flexibility is expected
• Full day’s coverage may be required during some Indian holidays

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 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. We 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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.