Securities Based Lending International Document Specialist- AVP

Morgan Stanley ("MS") is a global financial services firm that conducts its business through three principal business segments-Institutional Securities, Wealth Management ("WM"), and Asset Management. The WM network includes almost 16,000 Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors - one of the world's largest networks of Financial Advisors ("FAs"). MS has expanded its suite of world-class banking and lending products exclusively for FAs and their clients. In addition to our comprehensive financial services, which include brokerage, investment advisory, financial and wealth planning, annuities, insurance and retirement, Morgan Stanley has enhanced its lending, mortgage, cash management and deposit capabilities.

Our U.S. bank subsidiaries, Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. ("MSBNA"), Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association ("MSPBNA"), collectively, ("the U.S. Banks") accept deposits, provide loans to a variety of customers, including large corporate and institutional clients as well as high to ultra-high net worth individuals. Lending activity recorded in the U.S. Banks from the Institutional Securities business segment primarily includes Secured lending facilities and Commercial real estate loans. Lending activity recorded in the U.S. Bank Subsidiaries from the Wealth Management business segment primarily includes Securities-based lending, which allows clients to borrow money against the value of qualifying securities.

• Perform an initial review of all relevant formation, organizational, and governing documentation for legal entities (borrowers and pledgors) submitted by clients in connection with credit facilities with the Private Bank Group ("the Bank").
• Ensure adherence to the Bank's account-opening policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Validate the completeness and accuracy of documentation and information required to establish credit facilities.
• Coordinate with approved outside counsel international jurisdictions to facilitate legal reviews of formation and governing documents and to obtain confirmation regarding:
  • Legal name and type of entity
  • Date of formation and jurisdiction of organization
  • Authorized signers, directors, members, and officers
  • Entity powers, including authority to borrow and pledge assets
  • Any additional jurisdiction-specific or entity-specific considerations
• Engage with internal Legal in accordance with established Legal procedures on certain legal questions or issues.
• Partner with Advisors, Private Bankers, Lending Transactors, Credit Risk Management, and Operations to provide updates on legal due diligence review and account opening status.
• Coordinate with Private Bankers, Client Advisors, and Letters of Credit Operations, as needed, to support transactions involving Letters of Credit, including issuance and amendments.
• Support the development, testing, and refinement of AI-enabled tools (including workflow automation and agent-based solutions) designed to enhance documentation accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across the International Documentation function.

• Working knowledge of formation, organizational, and governing documentation for corporations and fiduciary structures in key international jurisdictions - particularly global financial centers.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with a focus on documentation accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when issues should be escalated to appropriate internal partners, including Legal or Credit Risk, as needed.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills; bilingual proficiency preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to support a positive client experience.
• Interest in process improvement and the use of technology or automation to improve efficiency.
• Proficiency with standard PC and business applications.
• At least 2 years of experience in the Financial or Trade Services, International business and/or Legal
• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Language: Bilingual preferred (Spanish)