Global Capital Markets - Loan Solutions Group, Associate

Loan Solutions Group (LSG) is part of Securitized Products Capital Markets (SPCM) within Morgan Stanley’s Global Capital Markets (GCM) division. The Loan Solutions Group (LSG) advises financial institutions (e.g. banks, credit unions, asset managers, fintech, insurance, companies) on optimizing the asset side of their balance sheet.  Typical engagements include whole loan portfolio sales, private or public securitizations, forward flow or joint venture structures and synthetic risk transfer transactions. LSG covers an array of asset classes including (but not limited to) Consumer, Residential, Commercial Real Estate, Transportation, Corporate, and Equipment Finance. LSG works closely with other business units to deliver a one firm approach to our clients. This will be an opportunity to be part of a growing and entrepreneurial team where strong quantitative and technical skills and effective project management are a requisite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day execution of transactions which involves coordinating with clients, investors, lawyers, accountants, and internal teams, etc.

• Coordinate with internal business units to source new business opportunities, manage active transaction pipeline, and drive results (including Investment Banking, Lending, Securitization, Structuring, Hedging and Sales)

• Develop asset/liability cash flows models for complex structured finance transactions

• Analyze and develop pricing views on loan portfolios via securitization and whole loan cash flow forecasting

• Design tailored solutions for our clients based on the modeling and analytics conducted including compelling business development and client materials

• Present model results and analysis to clients in a compelling and concise manner in order to inform their decision making with respect to a transaction

• Develop a knowledge base across a number of different asset classes

Qualifications:

• Extraordinarily high level of motivation, focus on work quality, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and decision-making abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a positive attitude

• Strong technical & modelling skills - ability to model asset & liability cash flows

• Interest and willingness to learn the fundamentals of multiple asset classes

• Strong client and interpersonal skills, and experience in managing complex transaction processes

• Highly proficient in both Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience in structured finance, FIG corporate finance and/or knowledge of loan assets is helpful

• Familiarity with Intex is helpful, though not a requirement

• Bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA would be an asset

• 2.5 – 5 years of relevant experience within financial sector

• Series licensed (SIE, 7, 63, 79) or can obtain

WHAT 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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $225,000 per year for Associate, 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, d