🚀 Manager, Bank Relations and Market Infrastructure - Parametric

Manager, Bank Relations and Market Infrastructure - Parametric

Join the Manager, Bank Relations and Market Infrastructure - Parametric role at Morgan Stanley .

About Parametric

Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. The team builds customized portfolios focused on clients’ needs, offering systematic alpha and alternative strategies. This role follows a hybrid working model, with three days in the office and the remainder of the week remote.

About the Team

The Bank Relations and Market Infrastructure team optimizes the firm’s vendor and banking partnerships through strategic oversight and operational excellence. The team ensures vendors deliver high‑quality data, superior service, and competitive pricing while maintaining robust relationships with banking partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Central liaison for all vendor, bank, and custodian relationships, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Lead contract negotiations and ongoing review of pricing to ensure competitiveness.
• Coordinate the onboarding and integration of new vendors and banking partners to ensure a smooth transition and alignment with firm standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and service levels of all vendors, banking and custodial partners and drive improvement as needed.
• Maintain centralized documentation and access protocols for custodian portals.
• Collaborate with operational teams on service and data issues requiring remediation.
• Monitor and control access to data products.
• Implement access controls aligned with governance policy, audit and compliance standards.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of access permissions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in vendor management, banking operations or financial services operations.
• Experience working with custodians, banks and financial data vendors.
• Experience working with pricing and market data vendors.
• Proficiency in contract negotiations and pricing analysis.
• Knowledge of audit standards, compliance requirements, and data access protocols.
• Strong analytical skills to identify service gaps and drive remediation efforts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $115,000 - $225,000 per year. Eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation and participation in relevant business unit incentive plans.

Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, health savings account, dependent day care savings, life insurance, disability, paid time off, 401(k), and additional perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet). The firm provides a full employment and partnership experience for all applicants.