We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in Lending Ops to be responsible for the origination and oversight of the Firm’s securities based lending products.

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 within the Change, Analytics & Strategy, which is responsible for developing operating and technology strategies, managing, and executing transformation initiatives, leading Agile fleet activities, driving innovation, developing analytics solutions and delivering business 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.

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:

·        Oversee daily and monthly reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of pipeline, production, and SLA metrics.

·        Develop and implement closing strategies, process improvements, and best practices.

·        Monitor pipeline movement, closing dates, and production targets; escalate risks and drive resolution.

·        Review and approve audits, closing packages, and compliance documentation.

·        Analyze closing issues, complaints, and cure approvals; identify trends and implement corrective actions.

·        Maintain and update closing procedures, change logs, and submission forms; ensure regulatory alignment.

·        Manage communications with leadership, regional teams, and stakeholders, including summary calls and outage notifications.

Oversee SharePoint sites, contact lists, and escalation resources for closing operations.

·        Lead firm audits (SOX/RCSA) and ensure audit readiness.

·        Drive projects and initiatives to support business goals (e.g., ACH Promo, scorecards, capacity planning).

·        Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Proven leadership experience in mortgage closing or loan operations.

What you’ll bring to the role:

·        Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area and operational/compliance policies and procedures of their team

·        Ability to operate independently with respect to some job responsibilities

·        Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values

·        Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

·        Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.

·        Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

·        Experience with process improvement and regulatory compliance.

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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Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).