The Bank Loan Strategies Team is a pioneer in the floating-rate corporate loan market, with a demonstrable track record since 1989. The team invests in U.S. and European senior loans and CLO debt tranches, with their investment strategies underpinned by a robust fundamental research platform and the consistent and systematic application of their risk-focused investment process.

The Senior Fixed Income Client Portfolio Manager will join the Leverage Loan team as a liaison between the investment team and retail and institutional clients invested in the team’s funds, separately managed accounts, and pooled vehicles. Acting as a subject matter expert, the Client Portfolio Manager will be responsible for explaining our investment strategies to clients, consultants, prospects and distribution partners to achieve both asset retention and growth of assets under management across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
 

Responsibilities

• Communicate all market development, economic and portfolio activity related to the team’s investments in all Leveraged Loan strategies with high level and knowledgeable audiences, including Chief Investment Officers, and investment boards of corporate, public, and sovereign entities.
• Write and verbally communicate client portfolio reviews, market outlook commentary and respond to client ad-hoc research requests based on investment team discussions and comments, internal attribution data and external sources.
• Deepen and expand relationships with Consultant community to both retain clients and further develop new business across strategies.
• Serve as investment team’s liaison within MSIM to Distribution, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Operations teams to ensure successful take-on, maintenance and growth of client assets.
• Perform competitor analysis and market research
• Manage data and information required for RFPs, RFIs and help ensure successful completion of such items.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in the asset management industry, in investment, research or marketing capacity
• Extensive knowledge of and experience analyzing Fixed Income Markets
• Strong writing and presentation skills in front of small and large audiences
• Self-starter, networker, consensus-builder with drive to be successful
• Broad insight into levered credit investment strategies
• Keen research capabilities with the resourcefulness to efficiently solve problems
• Knowledge of attribution analysis and risk metrics of portfolios

Who you are

• Operates with a strong sense of ethics and integrity in your interactions with others and decision making.
• Takes accountability and ownership in your work with a focus on long-term value creation.
• Track record of fostering a culture of honesty, transparency and accountability within teams.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams to deliver optimal solutions for clients.
• A passion for innovation, with a continuous improvement mindset to drive excellence.
• Respect for individual differences, with an openness to diverse perspectives.
• Engagement in community service, volunteering or corporate citizenship initiatives.
• Commitment to mentoring and supporting professional growth of others.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.8 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2025. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im.

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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Massachusetts: 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.

New York: 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.

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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