Team Overview

The EMEA Equity Structured Derivatives business is expanding at significant pace. To maintain growth and ensure a robust risk and control framework, Morgan Stanley is looking to expand its TMG team.  The primary area of focus for this role will be Structured Products and an in-depth knowledge of these products is essential.  The role involves a broad mix of Sales and Trading transaction management support.

The role will have broad exposure across all Equity Structured Derivatives Sales and Trading teams, COO, BCU, LCD, and Operations functions.  While the regional focus will be EMEA, global coordination is a key requirement. The candidate should have broad front-to-back experience with the products, excellent collaboration and communication skills, and is motivated by driving forward positive change.

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?

• Providing transactional support to EMEA TMG in relation to structured products and Exchange traded products (ETP) issued by a Morgan Stanley entity in relation to the following:
  • drafting and/or reviewing documentation such as Final Terms, Pricing Supplements and key information documents
  • advising Sales on whether payoffs are captured in the Base Prospectus
  • assisting Sales with new initiatives relating to the structured products and ETP business
• Working closely with Sales, Trading, Structuring and Operations on matters relating to the structured products and ETP business.
• Overseeing more junior members of the team.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in Structured Products including an in-depth knowledge of the Prospectus Regulation and public offer rules in EEA jurisdictions.
• Qualified in German law with training from a top law firm.
• Previous experience of legal documentation automation would be desirable.
• Previous experience in ETP would be desirable (but not necessary).
• Candidates must: (i) have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; (ii) have excellent attention to detail, and (iii) be organised, pro-active, able to multi-task and work efficiently to tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Excel preferred.
• Native German speaker, proficiency in English is a must, and another European language would be desirable. 

Where will you be working?

• 20 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14 4AD or 61 Rue de Monceau, 75008 Paris, France

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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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.