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Global Capital Markets (GCM) responds with market judgment and ingenuity to meet clients' needs for capital. Whether executing an IPO, a debt offering or a leveraged buyout, GCM integrates Morgan Stanley's expertise in Sales & Trading and Investment Banking to offer clients seamless advice and sophisticated solutions. We originate, structure and execute public and private placements of equity, investment-grade and non-investment-grade debt and related products.
Morgan Stanley is a global leader in Capital Markets, with a top-tier underwriting franchise across equity and debt and deep expertise in delivering bespoke derivative and structured solutions for institutional and corporate clients.
Role Details
The Global Capital Markets – Equity Capital Markets business is seeking an Associate / Vice President to join the ECM COO team in New York. This role partners closely with global ECM leadership and regional COO teams to drive strategic execution, business performance, and operational excellence across the platform.
The COO team is responsible for enabling the business to achieve its strategic and financial objectives through rigorous performance management, execution of key initiatives, and coordination across risk, regulatory, and infrastructure functions. This role provides significant exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities to influence decision-making at the divisional level.
You will:
- Lead strategic decision making by preparing advanced reporting and analyses on the division’s performance, competitive landscape, and key market trends for senior management
- Own and manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly business updates to senior leaders, ensuring accurate and timely insights
- Develop and deliver executive-level presentations used by ECM leadership and senior stakeholders
- Drive and execute divisional initiatives across regulatory, risk, technology, and compliance workstreams
- Develop and drive global talent strategy to address evolving business needs
- Partner closely with senior leadership to define and implement growth strategies and business priorities
- Identify and implement AI-enabled tools, automation, and data-driven enhancements to improve the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of ECM workflows
- Liaise and collaborate with global COO teams and cross-functional partners (Finance, Risk, Legal, Technology)
You have:
- 3-5+ years of relevant work experience, preferably within investment banking, capital markets, consulting, or business management / COO functions
- Strong understanding of Equity Capital Markets products and dynamics (IPOs, follow-ons, convertibles, block trades)
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, modeling) and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
- Proven ability to extract insights from large datasets and present in concise, executive-ready formats
- Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic and execution-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with a strong work ethic, ownership mindset, and attention to detail
- Ability to quickly grasp key concepts and independently drive deliverables
- Experience with Refinitiv, Dealogic and CapIQ data preferred but not required
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
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, fueled 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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $200,000 per year for Associate, and between $140,000 and $250,000 per year for VP, at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
Divisional Profile
Global Capital Markets (GCM) responds with market judgment and ingenuity to meet clients' needs for capital. Whether executing an IPO, a debt offering or a leveraged buyout, GCM integrates Morgan Stanley's expertise in Sales & Trading and Investment Banking to offer clients seamless advice and sophisticated solutions. We originate, structure and execute public and private placements of equity, investment-grade and non-investment-grade debt and related products.
Morgan Stanley is a global leader in Capital Markets, with a top-tier underwriting franchise across equity and debt and deep expertise in delivering bespoke derivative and structured solutions for institutional and corporate clients.
Role Details
The Global Capital Markets – Equity Capital Markets business is seeking an Associate / Vice President to join the ECM COO team in New York. This role partners closely with global ECM leadership and regional COO teams to drive strategic execution, business performance, and operational excellence across the platform.
The COO team is responsible for enabling the business to achieve its strategic and financial objectives through rigorous performance management, execution of key initiatives, and coordination across risk, regulatory, and infrastructure functions. This role provides significant exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities to influence decision-making at the divisional level.
You will:
- Lead strategic decision making by preparing advanced reporting and analyses on the division’s performance, competitive landscape, and key market trends for senior management
- Own and manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly business updates to senior leaders, ensuring accurate and timely insights
- Develop and deliver executive-level presentations used by ECM leadership and senior stakeholders
- Drive and execute divisional initiatives across regulatory, risk, technology, and compliance workstreams
- Develop and drive global talent strategy to address evolving business needs
- Partner closely with senior leadership to define and implement growth strategies and business priorities
- Identify and implement AI-enabled tools, automation, and data-driven enhancements to improve the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of ECM workflows
- Liaise and collaborate with global COO teams and cross-functional partners (Finance, Risk, Legal, Technology)
You have:
- 3-5+ years of relevant work experience, preferably within investment banking, capital markets, consulting, or business management / COO functions
- Strong understanding of Equity Capital Markets products and dynamics (IPOs, follow-ons, convertibles, block trades)
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, modeling) and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
- Proven ability to extract insights from large datasets and present in concise, executive-ready formats
- Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic and execution-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with a strong work ethic, ownership mindset, and attention to detail
- Ability to quickly grasp key concepts and independently drive deliverables
- Experience with Refinitiv, Dealogic and CapIQ data preferred but not required
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
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, fueled 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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $200,000 per year for Associate, and between $140,000 and $250,000 per year for VP, at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Regional Operations Director
Target companies with existing immigration infrastructure
Large regional employers, national retailers, and logistics companies with HR legal teams are far more likely to sponsor OPT workers. Smaller operators often lack the infrastructure to manage USCIS filings, even when they want to hire you.
Lead with measurable operational outcomes
Regional Operations Directors are hired on results. Quantify your impact before interviews: cost reductions, efficiency gains, headcount managed, or revenue tied to your region. Concrete numbers make sponsorship risk feel smaller to hiring teams.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Know your exact OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility before any recruiter call. Regional director searches run long. Starting the conversation early prevents timeline mismatches that kill offers at the final stage.
Pursue STEM-adjacent operations roles to qualify for a 24-month extension
If your degree is in engineering, supply chain, or information systems, STEM OPT extension may apply. Operations director roles at tech or manufacturing companies often satisfy STEM employer requirements, significantly extending your authorization window.
Frame your international background as an operational asset
Multi-region and cross-border experience is genuinely valuable for operations leadership. Employers managing global supply chains or international locations often see bilingual, internationally experienced candidates as a competitive advantage, not a visa complication.
Use Migrate Mate to identify OPT-friendly employers actively hiring
Not every company advertising director-level roles will consider OPT candidates. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with demonstrated sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications where authorization is already an accepted part of the hiring process.
Regional Operations Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Regional Operations Director?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorization permits full-time employment in any role directly related to your field of study. Regional Operations Director positions typically align with degrees in business administration, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or related fields. You must begin employment before your OPT end date and maintain a valid EAD card throughout your employment.
Do Regional Operations Director roles typically come with visa sponsorship?
It depends on the employer. Large corporations with dedicated HR and legal teams, particularly in logistics, retail, manufacturing, and technology, are the most likely to sponsor. Smaller regional operators often won't sponsor even for senior roles. Migrate Mate filters for employers with sponsorship history, which narrows your search considerably and avoids wasted applications.
Does a Regional Operations Director role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It can, but the qualification depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field and the employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months. Operations roles at technology, engineering, or advanced manufacturing companies are the strongest candidates for STEM extension eligibility.
How far in advance should I start applying for Regional Operations Director roles on OPT?
At least four to six months before your ideal start date. Senior operations searches move slowly, often involving multiple interview rounds, assessment exercises, and internal approvals. Add time for OPT application processing if you haven't yet received your EAD card. Starting late is the most common reason OPT candidates lose competitive director-level offers.
What happens to my Regional Operations Director role if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed EAD renewal or cap-gap protection applies, you may be able to continue working through the gap period. Cap-gap protection covers F-1 students in the H-1B lottery through September 30 of the filing year. Confirm your specific dates with an immigration attorney as early as possible.