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Morgan Stanley

MSIM- Pricing & Valuation - Operations Associate

Salary$80k – $115k
LocationBoston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–5 yrs
DepartmentOperations
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 5, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have11
Bachelor's Degree (Finance, Mathematics, or Accounting preferred)
2-5 years of experience in security valuation
Strong understanding of the institutional investment management industry and valuation knowledge across all equity, fixed income, derivative, fund, and currency investment instruments
Knowledge of global pricing and valuation regulatory environment and industry trends
Familiarity with various pricing vendors and valuation procedures
Experience working on a team with a broad scope of process responsibilities
Demonstrated success working in a high volume, high intensity environment and an ability to get closure on issues promptly
Proven record of collaborating with a diverse group of colleagues across geographic and functional boundaries
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Professional maturity, self-confidence, decisiveness, and good business judgment
Ability to work independently
Nice to have2
Experience working with BlackRock's Aladdin platform strongly preferred
Knowledge of programming and database development preferred
Eligibility1
Ability to work 12-9PM or 2-10PM shift
Skills
Aladdin
Programming
Database development
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Incentive compensation
Commission earnings
About the role
The pricing and valuation oversight team is responsible for overseeing the pricing operations for the Morgan Stanley Investment Management complex. We support MSIM’s various valuation committees including preparation and review of pricing activity and risk reports, testing of fair value methodologies, coordination of fair value determinations and documentation, and meeting facilitation.
Job Duties:
A successful candidate for this role should have a strong background in operational control and process development. The professionals on this team manage a variety of global valuation functions and controls within the department including, but not limited to:
Responsibilities
Monitor daily risk indicators, pricing exceptions, and valuation anomalies, ensuring timely resolution
Ensuring comprehensive compliance with the firm’s valuation policy
Monitoring and oversight of activities performed by the firm’s Pricing Team at third party service providers
Maintenance of all administrative records regarding valuation decisions
Production of Valuation Committee and Fund Board valuation reporting
Overseeing valuation vendors and data providers
Providing excellent service to clients related to valuation activities
Responsibilities:
Perform daily reviews of securities valuation, including, but not limited to: secondary price source reviews, daily price change tolerance reviews, unchanged price reviews, trade price review.
Responds to pricing inquiries from third party agents and determines preliminary pricing decisions relating to these inquiries.
Assist in testing analysis of ongoing projects related to pricing within the Operations department.
Monitor, review, escalate and close pricing exceptions in Aladdin with high level of accuracy for all asset types.
Work closely with various internal teams to resolve issues quickly and accurately.
Monitor and ensure delivery on daily process and periodic reporting requirements.
Interact with various third party service providers, such as pricing vendors, middle office service providers, fund administrators and accountants to ensure adherence to standards and the provision of outstanding support of IM business.
Monitor, research, and respond to inquiries from IM clients with respect to areas of responsibility.
Assist in the continued development and testing of proprietary technology platforms supporting valuation control, analysis, and reporting.
Ability to adapt to updated timelines and due dates when needed.
Ensure compliance with Firm and Operations-wide risk and control policies.
Continually review and improve processes to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to work 12-9PM or 2-10PM shift
Requirements
Experience / Knowledge Required:
Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Mathematics, or Accounting preferred) and 2-5 years of experience in security valuation preferred.
A strong understanding of the institutional investment management industry and valuation knowledge across all equity, fixed income, derivative, fund, and currency investment instruments
Knowledge of global pricing and valuation regulatory environment and industry trends
Familiarity with various pricing vendors and valuation procedures
Experience working with BlackRock’s Aladdin platform strongly preferred
Experience working on a team with a broad scope of process responsibilities
Demonstrated success working in a high volume, high intensity environment and an ability to get closure on issues promptly
Proven record of collaborating with a diverse group of colleagues across geographic and functional boundaries
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of programming and database development preferred
Professional maturity, self-confidence, decisiveness, and good business judgment
Ability to work independently
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
Benefits
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $114,500 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Legal
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.
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