Morgan Stanley's Securitized Products Lending Group is seeking a Head of Counterparty Risk Strategy within the Risk and Portfolio Management Team.The Securitized Products Lending Group provides direct loans and asset-backed financing facilities to both asset originators and financial sponsors.The portfolio is backed by a diverse range of assets including commercial real estate, residential and commercial mortgages, leverage loans, private corporate debt, consumer and esoterica ABS across NA, EMEA, and APAC.
The Risk and Portfolio Management Team is responsible for analyzing risk at the time of deal approval as well as ongoing portfolio management, risk oversight and monitoring.The team interacts regularly with senior management, clients, and other key constituents (e.g. credit department, regulators, syndicate partners, etc.).
Responsibilities include:
·Building and managing a counterparty risk strategy and framework across the SPG Lending Platform
·Ability to perform granular analysis for individual entities to understand capital, liquidity, assets and underlying trends.
·Review new counterparties/transactions and conduct counterparty due diligence
·Perform portfolio surveillance and stress testing
·Perform periodic reviews and provide reporting to SPG Lending senior leadership and other key constituents
·Lead development of risk reporting and analytics tools
·Oversee automation of reporting and monitoring processes
·Build out and lead a global team
·Foster a culture of accountability and ownership, collaboration and transparency
·10+ experience with SPG Products and Counterparty Analysis
·Deep understanding of risk management principles
·Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
·Excellent analytical and business problem solving skills
·B.A. in economics, accounting, finance or related field
Candidates will also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
·Ability to influence decision makers and drive consensus
·Leadership: ability to coach, develop and motivate junior team members
·Strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
·Ownership mindset
·Ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities
·High level of attention to detail
·Strong work ethic
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $250,000 and $300,000 per year 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.
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