Investment Management - Board Governance - Vice President

London

Morgan Stanley 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 Firms employees serve clients worldwide including corporations governments and individuals from more than 1200 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.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Profile

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm with 45 offices serving clients in 19 countries. MSIMs professionals worldwide provide outstanding long-term investment performance. We offer clients a diverse array of equity fixed income liquidity and alternative investments including merchant banking strategies.

Office of COO Profile

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (Office of COO) is responsible for overseeing MSIMs day-to-day operational functions ensuring cross-functional collaboration between Morgan Stanley MSIM and support areas (e.g. Finance Legal) to meet our strategic goals.

Team Profile

The remit of the International Product Development & Management and Board Governance Team is to (i) design develop and through active post-launch product management maintain products for MSIMs businesses outside of the United States and (ii) lead the governance framework of Fund Boards and affiliated Boards to support decision-making across all MSIMs investment funds in EMEA.

The Board Governance Team IM Private Side EMEA delivers on Board governance and defined aspects of investment structuring investment lifecycle regulatory reporting and associated technology focused on alternative investing.

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Board Governance IM Private Side EMEA:

• Assist with the delivery of a governance service to Fund Boards providing support and advice to Directors on all aspects of corporate governance.

• Assist with the oversight of delivery of a governance service to the Boards of affiliated legal entities.

• Provide clarity across the organisation on the delegation of authority framework of Fund Boards.

• Proactively manage the programme of Fund Board meetings.

• Steer informational flow from colleagues at all levels while maintaining alignment between Fund Boards and internal teams.

• Provide advice and support to external service providers on operational issues ensuring continuous improvement.

• Advise on investment structures to meet internal board governance standards and protocols.

• Enforce observance of agreed standards and protocols on the incorporation of new legal entities through affiliates or external service providers.

• Assist on investment reviews and the orderly winding up of related issues.

• Assist on preparation and delivery of entity governance sessions.

• Assist with maintaining corporate information in Diligent Entities Boardvantage and other internal systems.

• Support country-by-country scoping due diligence and annual reporting under FATCA and CRS (training will be provided).

The responsibilities listed are the core responsibilities in relation to this role. From time to time the role holder may be called upon to take on additional responsibilities as required to meet the objectives of their team and the wider organisation.

Travel requirements

Travel to Luxembourg or other European countries may be required for meetings from time to time.

Training

Training and supervision will be provided as it relates to FATCA and CRS and the usage of internal systems. The candidate is otherwise expected to be familiar with Diligent Entities. Experience with Boardvantage would be a plus.

Skills required

• Excellent attention to detail and comfortable working in a small team environment.

• Ability to manage delivery and execution of a wide range of tasks and initiatives concurrently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of analytics initiative resourcefulness and ability to demonstrate good business judgment.

• Ability to work independently and effectively with professionals at all levels at Morgan Stanley and external parties.

• Bachelors degree (legal preferred but others also considered) with previous experience working in the investment funds industry.

• Knowledge and understanding of the European private asset funds and alternatives industry especially as it relates to fund governance and day-to-day investment lifecycle with a focus on Real Estate Infrastructure Private Credit and Private Equity investments.

• Proficiency in drafting or reviewing minutes of meetings preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel would be a plus.

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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Flexible work statement
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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.