[Hiring] Associate, Commodities Document Negotiator @Morgan Stanley

Role Description

The Institutional Securities Documentation team sits within FID’s Business Control Unit (“BCU”) and is a first line team comprised of Non-Market Risk (Operational Risk), Counterparty Risk, Conduct Risk and Contract Negotiations. The Institutional Securities Documentation Team covers the contract negotiation function for trading agreements for FID.

We are looking for an individual in the documentation unit supporting the Commodities desks with negotiations of physical and financial master agreements and ancillary documents. As a member of the documentation unit, the team member will:

• Review and negotiate ISDA schedules, various ISDA annexes, NAESBs, EEIs, credit support annexes, bespoke physical master agreements, guaranties and ancillary documents.
• Work closely with business professionals across the firm, as well as with external counsel and clients.
• Execute master agreements in an effective and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• JD preferred
• Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating the ISDA Master Agreement and other trading documentation preferred
• College degree required
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to clearly articulate ideas and forge strong relationships internally and with external clients
• Highly motivated and adaptable; the ability to work on a team of diverse individuals
• Must be mature and professional
• Must be proactive and have the ability to work independently and to perform consistently and respond creatively in a high volume fast paced and changing environment
• Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity

Requirements

• The timely, consistent and effective negotiation, review, and drafting of master agreements (using both English and New York law) upon request from the Business Unit to help facilitate their business.
• Liaise with Credit, Risk, Legal, Sales, Operations, Tax and other internal groups to ensure that the appropriate terms are included in all agreements for the effective protection of Morgan Stanley in line with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Converse with clients regarding Morgan Stanley’s position in master agreements.
• Keep work in progress records up to date.
• Keep informed of business and regulatory developments as they impact on the way in which the business operates.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered.
• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.