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Morgan Stanley

OTC Derivatives Contract Negotiator - Associate

London

FULL TIME

September 5, 2024

OTC Derivatives Contract Negotiator - Associate

Job Number:
3258648

POSTING DATE: Sep 5, 2024

PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London

JOB: Investment Banking/Sales/Trading/Research

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

JOB LEVEL: Associate

DESCRIPTION

OTC Derivatives Contract Negotiator

The Fixed Income Division is comprised of Interest Rate and Currency Products, Credit Products and Distribution. Professionals in the Division assess and actively manages risk, trade securities, and structure as well as execute innovative transactions in the fast-paced and constantly changing global markets. The Commodities Division is a market leader across a broad range of commodities markets, with expertise in areas including client risk management, financing solutions and investor products Sales & Trading. 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 instruments 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.

Business Control Unit (“BCU”) is a first line team within the Fixed Income Division which covers a number of risk areas, including Non-Market Risk (Operational Risk), Counterparty Risk, Conduct Risk and Contract Negotiations.

The BCU Institutional Securities Documentation Team covers the contract negotiation function for trading agreements for Fixed Income (including Commodities) and is currently looking for a derivatives and financing documentation negotiator with a focus on institutional clients of the Fixed Income, Commodities and Finance Divisions. The role involves collaborating with various areas of the Firm, interacting with external clients, and negotiating different types of derivatives documentations.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

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. We 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.

What will you be doing?

Drafting and negotiating legal documentation (included master agreements, amendments, and ancillary documents such as ISDA, MRA, DF related documents, CDEA, ACAs etc)

Handling client negotiations and any related projects to ensure timely execution and completion.

Liaising with internal stakeholders in Credit, Risk Management, Legal and Sales to negotiate contractual terms and respond to internal and external questions.

Identifying necessary documentation for the clients to trade securities or OTC derivatives and perform related due diligence scans.

Understanding and adhering to established procedures.

Communicating with clients and external counsel.

Keeping abreast of market developments and sharing updates with internal stakeholders

Updating internal systems with document or status data

What we’re looking for:

Demonstrable experience in having negotiated ISDA Master Agreements and collateral documentation.

Prior experience in a law firm or the financial industry negotiating trading agreements. Preferably employed by or seconded to a bank in a documentation /business support role.

Education Level: Degree in law / business administration degree or equivalent

Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent people skills (this individual will interface with a variety of people with different skills and seniority levels), general comfort with Technology (particularly Microsoft Word and Excel); a quick learner - including learning internal computer systems, ability to set, track, achieve and report on short/long term goals and projects.

Essential Characteristics: Organised, detail-oriented, self-starter (highly proactive), comfortable interacting with junior and senior colleagues, commercial, willing to assist / teach other members of the team, ability to work collaboratively on group projects and independently on individual assignments.

GMRA or GMSLA negotiation experience would be useful, but not essential.

Languages: French, Spanish, Italian or German would be useful, but not essential

Flexible work statement:

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Internal Applicants:

Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.

Equal opportunities statement:

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. #LI-KF1

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