Global Head of Credit Model Control - Vice President

Global Head of Credit Model Control

JR042040

LONDON

We are seeking someone to join our Valuation Control team as Global Head of Credit Model Control in Finance to use quantitative techniques and market intuition to perform analysis on often novel or unconventional trades. The assets covered will be Credit, Securitized Products, Municipal Securities and Lending.

This is a Vice President position within our Model Development Job Family which maintains, implements, develops and documents models for the business units and Finance.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

-Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm

-Lead end-to-end processes and/or programs that require complex decision making, advanced understanding of client and stakeholder needs and subject matter expertise

-Understand and adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; own risk and contingency plans for business area

-Act as a role model and culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and team accountable to Firm standards

-Use quantitative techniques and market intuition to perform analysis on often novel or unconventional trades

-Work with trading and front office quants and risk department regularly on marking methodologies and model framework

-Use your financial market and mathematical knowledge to review valuation and risk models while working closely with model developers

-Analyze pricing factors in complex financial products and comprehend market movements' impact on the portfolio and firm

-Be responsible for managing a team, not only allocating and reviewing the team members' monthly deliverables but supporting their professional development by providing the right opportunities for them

-Manage, attract, develop and retain talent for team within Finance while creating an inclusive environment; translate Firmwide goals into actionable goals for department/function

What you'll bring to the role:

-Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, industry, and competitive environment and technical skills, including risks and key regulations relevant to the division

-Strong technical skills

-Ability to inspire and support others by providing positive and constructive feedback and to acknowledge efforts of and promote team members

-Ability to manage risk and impact to functional area, and create plans to mitigate those risks

-Strong academics in finance or a quantitative discipline such as financial engineering, mathematics, physics, engineering or other technical field

-Demonstrated experience in quantitative modelling of financial markets and products

-Relish challenges - you are excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities

-Proven ability to develop strong internal client relationships and exceptional communication skills

-Experience managing a team

-Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience in quantitative financial field

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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 that’s differentiated – and we’ve 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 - 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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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

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.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.