Corporate Lending associate

Firm Risk Management

Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports Morgan Stanley to achieve its business goals by partnering with business units across the Firm to realize efficient risk-adjusted returns acting as a strategic advisor to the Board and protecting the Firm from exposure to losses as a result of credit market liquidity model and other risks.

The role will reside within the Firm Risk managements Credit Risk Management Department on the Corporate Lending Credit Risk Team which is responsible for the independent identification evaluation monitoring of credit risk associated with ISG corporate lending activities.

Morgan Stanley Credit Risk Management (CRM) seeks an Associate with three to five years of relevant experience. The specific position is within CRMs team covering multiple C&I sectors in the United States and is responsible for the timely and comprehensive completion of credit analysis managing the relationship with the business unit and presenting and defending credit recommendations to senior CRM management. CRM Associate also oversees the monitoring of the portfolio of existing clients within her/his industry coverage.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis and due diligence for corporate lending transactions process transaction approval packages and present credit recommendations to senior CRM officers
• Review financial models integrity and generate/review credit and downside cases
• Evaluate structure and terms in legal documentation in connect with the Leveraged Finance team
• Conduct portfolio management activities and monitor existing credits for warning signs of potential deterioration of credit profile and recommend credit actions
• Collaborate with junior and senior staff on portfolio management and transaction approvals
• Review and draft documentation for regulatory reviews and exams

Requirements

• Bachelors degree with 3-5 years of work experience preferably in Credit Risk Management Investment Banking or Corporate Finance
• Proven financial modeling experience with strong analytical skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders both written and verbally
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of leverage Finance and capital markets products
• Strong organization skills with an interest in working in a fast-paced environment often balancing multiple high priority deliverables
• Strong attention to detail and ability to provide information in usable formats (proficiency in Microsoft office including Excel Power Point and Word)
• Advanced degrees and/or CFA certification are not required but preferred

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 thats differentiated - and weve 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 - 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.

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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - 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 100000 and 140000 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 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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