Business Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our Capital Markets Post Trade operations team at Morgan Stanley. This role is part of a strategic AI transformation initiative aimed at modernizing post-trade processing through intelligent automation. The ideal candidate will bring deep capital markets expertise combined with proven Agile delivery capabilities to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed user stories and epics for post-trade processing enhancements across multiple asset classes


• Analyze and document current state workflows for trade confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation processes


• Design optimized future state processes leveraging AI and automation capabilities


• Create comprehensive desktop procedures for operations teams following AI implementation


• Collaborate with post-trade operations teams to identify bottlenecks and efficiency opportunities


• Support testing and validation of new processes to ensure regulatory compliance


• Work with technology partners to translate business requirements into technical specifications


• Document exception handling procedures and escalation protocols


• Ensure smooth integration between front office systems and post-trade infrastructure


• Analyze and improve trade lifecycle events including amendments, cancellations, and corporate actions

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Business Analysis experience in capital markets or investment banking


• Strong domain expertise in post-trade operations and settlement processes


• Proven Agile experience with user story and epic development (non-negotiable)


• Comprehensive understanding of trade lifecycle from execution through settlement


• Experience with confirmations, allocations, and matching processes


• Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting post-trade operations


• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex procedures and create clear documentation


• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with derivatives processing and lifecycle events


• Knowledge of clearing platforms (DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream)


• Familiarity with settlement instruction workflows


• Understanding of fails management and buy-in processes


• Experience with AI/ML implementation in financial services


• Knowledge of Microsoft Copilot or similar platforms


• Fixed income and/or equities post-trade experience