2026 Operations Full Time Analyst Programme (London) | London, UK

Morgan Stanley • London, England, GB • 1m ago

In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships, driving strategic automation solutions by embracing a transformation mindset and challenging the status quo.

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.

Placement & Duration

The Operations Full-Time Analyst Programme helps graduates build a solid foundation for a career in Operations, as well as an opportunity to develop the personal and professional competencies necessary to be successful within the Division, with an extensive development plan in place to expand experience and exposure over time. You will be placed within a team best aligned to your skills and will be provided with ongoing classroom as well as on-the-job training designed to help you develop a thorough understanding of the business throughout the duration of the programme. Supervision and guidance will be provided by experienced Operations professionals to all Full-Time Analysts throughout the programme, to ensure Analysts have full support throughout their critical development years as an Operations professional.

Analysts join in August. The programme runs for a duration of 3 years, at which point Analysts would typically progress to an Associate role within the Firm.

Training Program

Full-Time Analysts start their programme with an Induction Day, followed by an intensive Core Training Program covering topics across products, policies and risk, soft skills and technical skills. Analysts will also have exposure to guest lecturers, career development sessions, social and networking sessions. Teambuilding activities and project work will also be included to further strengthen technical understanding as well as soft skills.

Throughout the programme, Analysts will receive thorough on-the-job training, continued classroom and online based training, as well as ongoing mentorship and guidance from mentors and designated Officers.

As part of the EMEA Operations Analyst Programme, the Management Group actively support and encourage you to complete the CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) as part of your Analyst experience.

Responsibilities
•Trade Support & Reconciliation - Learn key processes in the life cycle of a trade, from deal capture to final settlement, to identifying and resolving breaks and discrepancies. •Data Analysis & Reporting - Preparation, compilation, and analysis of regular metrics and dashboards to support business decision and strategy. •Projects & Systems Testing - Take part in projects and initiatives, and use systems to efficiently mitigate risk, whilst developing relationships with Technology to design, develop, and implement solutions to business requirements. •Team Collaboration - Work with team members of all levels to complete daily tasks, share market and systems knowledge, issue follow-ups and escalations, and create best practices. •Client Relationship Development - Understand the priorities of stakeholders to ensure business needs are met, adhere to and protect client confidentiality, and ensure top quality client experience.

*Salary is competitive with excellent benefit

Qualifications/ Skills/ Requirements

•You are an undergraduate student who has outstanding academic achievements, and are on track for a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent. •You have excellent leadership, inter-personal, and strong verbal and written communications skills. •You pay close attention to detail, have analytical and problem-solving skills, and are able to understand and evaluate complex information quickly. •You have strong project management skills. •You are a team player and are client-service oriented

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fuelled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

The application deadline for this position is 23rd November 2025. Please note, we recruit on a rolling basis therefore encourage early applications.

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