Delta One Structured Products - Trading Assistants group, Vice President, Institutional Equity Division

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Delta One Structured Products - Trading Assistants group , Vice President , Institutional Equity Division The Delta One Structured Products team sits within the Institutional Equity Division and focuses on the structuring, pricing, trading and risk management of equity-linked solutions, typically referencing indices, ETFs and single stocks (including equity swaps and other Delta One instruments). The Mumbai-based GMG team provides dedicated trading assistant coverage, supporting the day-to-day running of the desk through execution support, bookings and amendments, and timely coordination across stakeholders and time zones. Global Capital Markets: In the Global Capital Markets division, we offer Global expertise in market analysis and in advisory and capital-raising services for corporations, institutions, and governments From global institutions to hedge funds, investors come to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading, and market-making services in almost every type of financial instrument in all the world's financial markets. Morgan Stanley professionals use our network and technology to provide liquidity and sophisticated analysis, to manage risk and execute reliably in the fast-changing markets. Morgan Stanley's Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a world leader in the origination, distribution and trading of equity, equity-linked and equity-derivative securities. Our broad and deep client relationships, market-leading platform and intellectual insights enable us to be a world-class service provider to our clients for their financing, market access and portfolio management needs. Global Markets Group is the offshoring arm of Morgan Stanley's Sales & Trading businesses in India. It covers functions across IED ranging from those associated with sales, trading, analytics, strats to risk management. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. What you'll do in the role: Business Judgment & Commercial Partnership Act as a trusted senior partner to the Delta One Trading desk, exercising sound commercial judgment when prioritizing actions, resolving issues and managing time-critical decisions. Anticipate desk needs by proactively identifying operational, risk or market-driven impacts and engaging Trading leadership before issues materialize. Demonstrate front-to-back awareness of product economics, client structures and market drivers to support effective decision-making. Risk Ownership & Control Accountability Serve as a control owner for the DSP Trading Assistant function, with explicit accountability for booking accuracy, lifecycle event processing and escalation discipline. Identify, assess and mitigate operational and conduct risks; ensure issues are escalated early, clearly and appropriately, in line with Firm risk standards. Drive a culture where risk management is embedded in daily execution, not treated as a post-fact control. Execution Excellence & Problem Solving Oversee and independently handle complex trade bookings and lifecycle events (resets, rolls, dividends and corporate actions). Lead root-cause analysis for breaks, control failures, ensuring durable fixes rather than tactical workarounds. Remain calm, decisive and outcome-focused in high-pressure trading environments, particularly during market events or system incidents. Strategic Thinking & Process Innovation Identify structural inefficiencies and lead process re-engineering and automation initiatives in partnership with Technology and Strats teams. Contribute to broader business initiatives such as offshore/onshore coverage optimization, capacity planning and standardization across regions. Translate strategic objectives into executable plans, ensuring measurable improvements in control strength, efficiency and scalability. Leadership & Talent Development Lead and develop Trading Assistant team members through clear expectations, ongoing feedback and coaching. Actively mentor senior associates, building technical depth, judgment and readiness for role progression. Promote a culture of ownership, accountability and collaboration, reinforcing Firm values and ethical standards. Support succession planning to ensure resilience and continuity of desk coverage. Stakeholder Management & Influence Communicate clearly, confidently and concisely with senior stakeholders across Trading, Operations, Product Control, Technology, Risk and Compliance. Represent the DSP TA function in regional or global forums, articulating risks, priorities and progress with clarity. What you'll bring to the role: Strong understanding of Equity markets and Delta One products, and their trade lifecycle (resets, dividends, corporate actions). Significant experience of supporting Front-office trading desks with deep expertise in execution workflows, break management and risk awareness. Proven control m

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