Director Loan Closing Operations

Were seeking someone to join our team as a Director in Institutional Securities Group Fixed Income Operations within the NY Primary Origination team to manage the complete operational lifecycle of the loan origination process.

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. This is a Team Specialist position at Director level within Product Support & Services which is responsible for providing transaction support and managing post execution processes.

Since 1935 Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What youll do in the role:

Serve as a subject matter expert within functional area working with Team Manager to manage processes risks and/or projects proposing and implementing improvements/changes
Act as key problem solver for area or expertise applying detailed knowledge to address unique or novel situations recognize risks and draw out key issues
Coordinate work train and develop other team members where required including task allocation and project contribution
Closing and funding of syndicated loans and bilateral loans reviewing loan documents managing loan amendments settlement of trades and ensuring accurate set up and booking of transactions in the firms books and records
Risk management and supervisory of the entire loan lifecycle which includes client onboarding booking and monitoring of transactions reviewing deal structures for operational compliance new product approvals preparation of reports and metrics as well as periodic updates of policies and procedures

What youll bring to the role:

Ability to lead by example work with drive and determination and put forward challenging views to senior levels
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area and operational/compliance policies and procedures of their team
Ability to operate independently across the majority of day-to-day responsibilities
Culture carrier across Operations embracing the Firms core values and acting as a role model
Knowledge of loan product and credit documentation
Experience in financial services operations risk management and supervising a team performing complex operational processes
Ability to drive change and improve efficiencies on the team and work in a fast paced environment both independently and as part of a team
Bachelors degree or equivalent preferably in Business
Strong control mindset and excellent stakeholder/relationship management
At least 4 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
LoanIQ experience is preferred

Role is hybrid and will require in office attendance 3 days/week

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 89 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $82000 and $133000 per year 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 Stanleys goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex sex stereotype gender gender identity or expression transgender sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy veteran or military service status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).