FID, Transaction Management Group - Associate/Vice President

Transaction Management - manage structured notes trade lifecycle (approvals, legal documentation, marketing materials, hedge documentation, settlement, lifecycle events) Central Trade Contact - key business partner accountable for collaboration across front office (treasury, sales, trading, structuring) and support functions (operations, controllers, legal, compliance, risk, tax, audit) to optimize, monitor and govern the business Collaborate on establishment and maintenance of business-related procedures/ policies and socialize best practices Streamline Business - streamline processes and create efficiencies (e.g document and optimize procedures, streamline approvals process, develop template documentation). Cost Reduction - lead cost reduction initiatives across the business Business Metrics / Trade Reporting - maintain and present business metrics / report trades on behalf of business Automation - initiate and oversee automation solutions to create business efficiencies Law degree (preferred) Knowledge of structured notes / SPV repacks, products and programs preferred Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure Ability to work on multiple transactions with excellent attention to detail Solid understanding of securities laws in the US A balance of legal and commercial skills 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $200,000 per year at the commencement of employment for Associate and between $160,000 and $250,000 for Vice President. 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.