Documentation Negotiator - Associate

Company Profile:

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic.

Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Department Profile:

The Fixed Income Division (“FID”) sits within the Institutional Securities Group (“ISG”) and is comprised of Interest Rate and Currency Products, Credit Products, Commodities, Repo, and TBAs and Distribution. Professionals in FID assess and actively manage risk, trade securities, and structure as well as execute innovative transactions in the fast-paced and constantly changing global markets.

From the largest global institutions to innovative new hedge funds, investors come to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading, and market-making services in almost every type of financial instrument including stocks, bonds, derivatives, foreign exchange, and commodities. Our professionals provide liquidity and content to clients around the world, actively assessing and managing risk, trading securities, and planning and executing transactions in the fast-changing markets. As the needs of our clients become increasingly complex, we often develop customized solutions.
 

Team Profile:

The Institutional Securities Documentation team sits within FID’s Business Control Unit (“BCU”) and is a first line team comprised of Non-Market Risk (Operational Risk), Counterparty Risk, Conduct Risk and Contract Negotiations.  The Institutional Securities Documentation Team covers the contract negotiation function for trading agreements for FID.

Documentation Negotiator Position

Description: 

The FID Institutional Securities Documentation team is currently looking for several documentation negotiators with an emphasis on ISDA and repo trading agreements.  The role will involve daily interaction and collaboration with Sales & Trading, Risk Management, Credit Risk, Legal, Operations and myriad other ISG stakeholders, as well as daily and direct engagement with clients and their counsel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating legal trading documentation (including master agreements, credit support documents, amendments and ancillary documents) across a broad spectrum of financial products.
• Focus on ISDA Master Agreements and associated documents, CGD, ISDAMex and repurchase agreements, including documentation required for mandated sponsored clearing.
• Point person for active book of client negotiations, including daily interactions with internal stakeholders, clients and outside counsel;
• Liaising with internal stakeholders in Sales & Trading, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Legal, Operations and other internal stakeholders regarding documentation terms, escalations and prioritization.
• Understanding of and strict adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Identifying necessary documentation for the clients to trade securities or OTC derivatives and perform related due diligence scans
• Handling client negotiations and any related projects to ensure timely execution and completion
• Communicating with clients and external counsel 

Required Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and thorough
• Ability to cope with pressure and multi-task
• Ability to plan, organize and deliver results within tight timeframes
• Ability to work collaboratively on group projects and independently on individual assignments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill
• Fluent English and Portuguese, and comfortable speaking Spanish

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience (investment bank, law firm) negotiating trading documentation, with an emphasis on ISDA Master, repo, CDG
• Must be able to demonstrate a proficiency with the negotiation of these trading agreements

Qualifications - External

• Technical and Professional Qualifications and Accreditations:
• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Law Degree (preferred)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.