Fund Services - Regulatory Services - Associate/Director

Fund ServicesThis wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley administers over $600 billion of hedge fund assets. Using the firm's proprietary, globally accessible technology platform, the business provides a full range of fund administration services, including daily accounting and financial reporting; transfer agency and investor services; middle and back-office support; and integrated portfolio analytics. Morgan Stanley Fund Services is supported by more than 1,350 professionals based in New York, Westchester, London, Hong Kong, Dublin, Glasgow, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Regulatory Reporting OverviewThe Regulatory Reporting team at Morgan Stanley Fund Services provides our hedge fund clients reporting solutions to navigate complex domestic and international regulatory filings. The group is responsible for regulatory and transparency reporting products such as Form PF, Annex IV (AIFMD), OPERA (Open Protocol Enabling Risk Aggregation), CPO-PQR, and 13F for submissions to various regulatory bodies including the SEC, FCA, ESMA and CFTC.The Regulatory Reporting team seeks an Associate/Director with a keen interest in finance and markets to join our team. The candidate will primarily be responsible for review of regulatory filings. Aspects of reporting include, client portfolio exposures and liquidity, counterparty exposures and collateral, trade volume, risk exposures, investor classifications and liquidity. The role also offers the opportunity to engage with various groups within the department and Firm.Key Responsibilities-Act as a primary point of contact for hedge fund CFOs/COOs/Controllers across regulatory reporting offerings -Utilize ISDA and Prime Brokerage Reports to produce counterparty exposure -Analyze and review portfolio exposures across industries, geography, and asset classes -Review Portfolio VaR (Value at Risk) and Stress Tests across market factors -Build and establish relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure integrity of reporting data -Review and analyze new regulatory reporting developments and scope out requirements -Contribute to projects and automation initiatives by streamlining internal workflowsSkills / RequirementsThe candidate should possess:-Basic understanding of common financial instruments (e.g., equity swaps, futures, options, bonds, and foreign currency forwards) -Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills -Collaborative, quick learner, adaptable, problem solver, possess a strong work ethic, and ability to multi-task -A keen interest in finance and markets -Intermediate Excel skills required -Knowledge of VBA and Bloomberg desired but not required -Compliance or Regulatory experience in financial markets is desired but not required Qualifications-Bachelors in Accounting/Finance/Economics or any related field -2-7+ years of relevant experienceWHAT 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 - 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. At Morgan Stanley, you'll 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. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 to $115,000 per year for Associate, and between $120,000 to $140,000 per year for Director, 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's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. 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.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).