Description: This is 6 months internship program designed as an opportunity to learn more about the

important role that Fund Services plays within the Firm. The Client Computing Solutions (CCS) team

develops tools to resolve complex business problems that are overwhelming and error-prone if

handled manually by front-line colleagues. Complexity is often found in areas such as investor

allocation, regulatory reporting, capital activities and trade transaction management. The team is

comprised of colleagues who have had solid technical education and have studied finance and

accounting as the chosen field to apply the skills. When compared to traditional IT department which

usually provides general solutions, the CCS team tends to focus on very complex, specific and urgent

circumstances, and the solutions tend to be highly customized for the clients concerned, and rapid

turnaround is usually a requirement. Along the way they will gain a good understanding of the

business, and how the CCS team contributes to its operation. The candidates are required to be

analytical about business processes, skillful in programming, and knowledgeable in accounting and

finance.

• B.Tech/B.E. or an equivalent engineering degree along with an MBA.

• Demonstrated programming skills in any language and willingness to learn Visual Basic for

Applications (VBA).

• Candidates appearing for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification would be

advantageous.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with knowledge of financial

concepts.

• Ability to understand and evaluate complex situations quickly.

• Proficiency in verbal and written communications skills.

• Attention to detail and the drive to look for ways to improve operational efficiency.

• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and to take them forward independently.

• Hands-on experience with Excel-VBA.

• Ability to work with a team, to discuss ideas and to collaborate.

Traits expectation:

• Understand the hedge fund administration business.

• Expected to suggest enhancements in the existing processes.

• Understand problem statement and design the solution which must be flexible to incorporate

changes and scalable.

• Understand and help in documenting tools built for client processes.

• Collaborate with other teams for knowledge transfer and implementation of solution.

• Comfortable taking on multiple roles such as that of a Business Analyst, Product Manager and

a Developer.

Expected learning:

Specific courses required for project execution:

Morgan Stanley-Funds Services Division - Client Computing Solutions

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