Operations Graduate Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Glasgow is offering an apprenticeship in Operations, supporting trade processes and developing client relationships. Candidates should have a minimum of four high school grades at BBBB, including Mathematics and English. This opportunity includes a BA (Hons) degree in Business Management and hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Support for achieving a BA (Hons) degree

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Students in their 5th or 6th year of high school (or equivalent) may apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Learn key trade processes, from capture to settlement and discrepancy resolution.
• Prepare and analyze regular metrics and dashboards for business strategy.
• Participate in projects to mitigate risk and implement business solutions.
• Collaborate with team members to complete tasks and share knowledge.
• Develop client relationships to meet business needs with confidentiality.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum of 4 higher grades at BBBB including Mathematics and English

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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, fuelled 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.

Whilst working at Morgan Stanley, we will support you to achieve a BA (Hons) degree in Business Management in partnership with the University of Strathclyde. You will benefit from the chance to grow and enhance your skills in a challenging, fast‑paced environment, at the heart of our Operations division. During the apprenticeship, you will rotate into different areas of the Operations division, in order to fulfil both your degree requirements and to ensure you have a well‑rounded 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 higher grades at BBBB, including Mathematics and English.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, analytical and problem‑solving skills, and ability to understand and evaluate information quickly.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritise accordingly and strong organisational skills.
• Open to students in their 5th or 6th year of high school (or equivalent) to participate in the apprenticeship programme.