EMEA Documentation - Associate - Institutional Equity Division

This role is in Mumbai and requires working with the EMEA Equity Documentation Group based in London. The role will require a fast-learning, dynamic, pro-active, and self-motivated person to assist the team in its day-to-day activities. The current opening is for a professional within the EMEA team, based in Mumbai, with responsibility for documentation aspects of OTC derivative transactions, prime brokerage, cash and stock-lending transactions in the EMEA region. Draft, negotiate and execute (including amendments to) master derivatives agreements, including but not limited to ISDA, VM CSA, IM CSA, equity swaps /options and prime brokerage related documentation. Review and analyze capacity and authority legal opinion from external counsel and highlight issues to Risk and Legal for approvals where applicable. Work closely with MS internal stakeholders, to obtain approvals on deviated terms identified in negotiable agreements, with clear implication on deviated terms to enable internal stakeholders to make informed decisions. Handle business unit's queries on the terms of documentation ISD handles. Participate in globally or locally led projects related to documentation requirements. Undertake tasks directly related to the coordination and lifecycle management of the clients' agreements and act as the primary point of contact for the clients for all tasks originating from the Asia Pacific region. Responsible for administering and facilitating the agreement execution process; maintain and update clients' contract database/systems; attend to day-to-day coordination among internal procurement and legal teams with respect to such contracts; and perform due diligence to ensure contract terms and conditions as well as information of the parties is reflected in the client's contract database/systems. Law graduate with relevant 3-7 years of experience in financing/derivatives is preferred. Legal qualification is advantageous. In-house documentation negotiation experience or paralegal experience in corporate law firm is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Prepared to speak to clients (internal and external) at all times. Proficiency in English is a must. Good team player with potential to lead a team. Solid quantitative skills and strong interest in business, economics, and law. Willingness and ability to provide quality service to the Firm's clients and to promote and enhance the Firm franchise. Willingness to work in dynamic environment and the ability to excel under pressure. Proficiency and interest in technology and systems development. Organized, pro-active, ability to multi-task and work efficiently, detail-oriented, and self-sufficient. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. 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. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. 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.