Vice President - FI Asia Credit Coverage, Credit Risk (Risk Management)

At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firm's global businesses, with critical presence across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment management, as well as in the Firm's infrastructure functions of Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate & Enterprise Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. We empower our multi-faceted and talented teams to advance their careers and make a global impact on the business. For those who show passion and grit in their work, there's ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on...

What you'll do in the role:

Sectors coverage under Financial Institutions would encompass banks, broker dealers, Insurance and Central Clearing Counterparties (CCPs)

The role will have the following key responsibilities:
• Perform credit due diligence and analysis and make recommendations on credit approval/ risk appetite on lending and derivatives counterparties to the Firm.
• Conduct due diligence calls/ meetings/ site visits with clients, perform independent research and establish credit ratings of counterparties.
• Conduct industry research and develop sovereign and macro risk views as need to support decision making.
• Assess and approve transactions including derivatives and lending or other structured credit/ private financing, ranging from $20M to $1bn+ in size.
• Collaborate with origination teams and regional credit coverage team on structuring and documentation for proposed transactions.
• Assess progress of syndication efforts against proposed and approved targets
• Prepare loan approval memos and annual review memos (where needed).
• Monitor portfolio quality on an ongoing basis and recommend rating actions / asset classifications etc.
• Presentation to Credit Senior management, the Firm's Credit Committee, and other internal and external stakeholders

What you'll bring to the role:

Qualifications/ Requirements
• Bachelor's degree preferably in Business Administration, Finance or Economics. MBA or CFA strongly preferred.
• At least 8 years of credit analysis experience in the financial services industry
• Masters or equivalent professional qualification (CFA, CA, CPA, etc)
• Strong fundamental credit analysis and research skills (knowledge of Asia Pacific
• Financial Institutions preferred; Experience of CCPs and / or India Financial Institutions coverage is a strong added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to quickly establish credibility with regional and global credit coverage team.
• Good team player with strong initiative and appetite to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable track record of working under pressure and managing multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with derivatives and derivatives documents (ISDA/CSA/NAFMII)

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.