FID OTC Contract Negotiator (French Language)

OTC Derivatives Contract Negotiator (French Language)
London

The Fixed Income Division is comprised of Interest Rate and Currency Products Credit Products and Distribution. Professionals in the Division assess and actively manages risk trade securities and structure as well as execute innovative transactions in the fast-paced and constantly changing global markets. The Commodities Division is a market leader across a broad range of commodities markets with expertise in areas including client risk management financing solutions and investor products Sales & Trading.

From the largest global institutions to innovative new hedge funds investors come to Morgan Stanley for sales trading and market-making services in almost every type of financial instruments including stocks bonds derivatives foreign exchange and commodities. Our professionals provide liquidity and content to clients around the world actively assessing and managing risk trading securities and planning and executing transactions in the fast-changing markets. As the needs of our clients become increasingly complex we often develop customized solutions.

The Business Control Unit (BCU) is a first line team within the Fixed Income Division which covers a number of risk areas including Non-Market Risk (Operational Risk) Counterparty Risk Conduct Risk and Contract BCU Institutional Securities Documentation Team covers the contract negotiation function for trading agreements for Fixed Income (including Commodities) and is currently looking for a derivatives and financing documentation negotiator with a focus on institutional clients of the Fixed Income Commodities and Finance Divisions. The role involves collaborating with various areas of the Firm interacting with external clients and negotiating different

types of derivatives documentation.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking securities investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together we share a common set of values rooted in integrity excellence and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career a place for people to learn to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

What will you be doing

Identifying necessary documentation for the clients to trade securities or OTC derivatives and perform related due diligence scans.
Drafting and negotiating legal documentation (including master agreements amendments and ancillary documents required for OTC derivatives repurchase or stock loan transactions).
Handling client negotiations and any related projects to ensure timely execution and completion.
Liaising with internal stakeholders in Credit Risk Management Legal and Sales to negotiate contractual terms and respond to internal and external questions.
Understanding and adhering to established procedures.
Communicating with clients and external counsel.
Keeping abreast of market developments and sharing updates with internal stakeholders
Updating internal workflow tools.

What were looking for:
Fluency in French language at business level is essential for this role.
Experience in having negotiated French language master agreements would be useful but not essential.
Experience in having negotiated agreements required for OTC derivatives repurchase or stock loan transactions would be useful but not essential.
Prior experience in a law firm or the financial industry negotiating trading agreements.
Education Level: Degree in law / business administration degree or equivalent
Excellent written and oral communication skills strong analytical and problem-solving skills excellent people skills (this individual will interface with a variety of people with different skills and seniority levels) general comfort with Technology (particularly Microsoft Word and Excel); a quick learner - including learning internal computer systems ability to set track achieve and report on short/long term goals and projects
Essential Characteristics: Organised detail-oriented self-starter (highly proactive) comfortable interacting with junior and senior colleagues commercial willing to assist / teach other members of the team ability to work collaboratively on group projects and independently on individual assignments
Additional languages: German Spanish or Italian would be useful but not essential

Flexible work statement:
Interested in flexible working opportunities Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Internal Applicants:
Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.

Equal opportunities statement:
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley we raise manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion where individuals are hired developed and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate bringing a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1