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Morgan StanleyGlasgow

2027 Operations Off-Cycle Analyst Programme (Glasgow)

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Programme

Internship

Location

Glasgow

Duration

12 months

About the role

Join Morgan Stanley’s 12-month Operations Off-Cycle Analyst Programme in Glasgow, supporting transaction processing, confirmations, reconciliations, settlements, client onboarding, controls, and project activity. Working with Sales & Trading, Finance, Legal, Technology, and internal teams, analysts receive induction, product and industry training, networking opportunities, and on-the-job development.

Responsibilities

  • Set up new client accounts correctly in internal systems and maintain accurate client contact details.
  • Manage counterparty relationships, answer incoming calls, and respond to business-unit documentation requests.
  • Affirm paper and electronic trades, investigate pending transactions, and obtain timely client confirmations.
  • Investigate and reconcile economic discrepancies, liaising with Sales & Trading and internal teams to resolve disputes.
  • Verify broker and client confirmations against Morgan Stanley risk systems before execution and monitor settlement transactions.
  • Perform daily cashflow preaffirmation, escalate high-risk and aged items, and provide end-of-day affirmation.

Programme and Training

  • Begin with an Induction Day covering Morgan Stanley’s businesses, structure, and strategy.
  • Receive product, industry, soft-skills, and team-building training throughout the internship.
  • Participate in on-the-job training, networking events, and sessions hosted by different teams.

Working Environment

  • Operations works closely with Sales & Trading, Finance, Legal, and Technology teams.
  • The division supports institutional, retail, and asset-management businesses while safeguarding financial and operational well-being.