Job Title:                      Vice President, Portfolio Analytics team

Department:                Morgan Stanley Fund Services

Location:                     Mumbai

 

 

 

Profile

 

Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) provides fund administration services to the world’s leading hedge funds. With over $600+ billion in Assets under Administration, the division employs over 1,300 professionals globally, with offices in New York, Dublin, London, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Glasgow and Bangalore.

 

 

 

The Portfolio Analytics group of MSFS focuses on providing solutions for risk and performance measurement, portfolio transparency reporting, Factor Analysis, derivatives valuation, and other bespoke analytics needs of Morgan Stanley’s global hedge fund clientele.

 

 

 

The Portfolio Analytics team is currently seeking a Vice President based in Mumbai, India who is interested in applying skills in the business area concerning performance and risk attribution for hedge fund portfolios using in-house analytical tools. The candidate is expected to apply business knowledge, process, and people management skills to effectively manage a team of professionals engaged in delivering client solutions along with contributing in individual capacity to client’s ask and projects. The role will include significant collaboration with teams across the globe, particularly in New York, Hong Kong, and London.

 

 

 

Key responsibilities

 

o   Manage a team of 4-5 professionals performing analysis on Hedge Fund clients’ portfolios

 

o   Provide guidance and supervision on day-to-day activities to ensure timely clients deliverables

 

o   Supervise discussion with IT colleagues in maintenance and improvement of various proprietary analytical tools

 

o   Guide the team in interactions with global team and clients on analytics offerings

 

o   Streamline existing processes by proactively engaging with relevant stakeholders thereby bringing operational efficiency

 

o   Active participation and contribution in building new analytical offerings

Desired skillset/qualifications

 

 

• Master’s degree in Finance/Statistics with 10+ years of experience in financial services. Hedge funds experience along with CFA/FRM certification will be an added advantage

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability

• Hands on experience in successfully managing teams

• Strong understanding of equities, fixed income and derivatives products

• Experience of coding language like Excel-VBA and/or R

• Ability to take ownership of assigned task and drive it independently

• Self-motivator with strong verbal and written communications skills

 

 

 

The role requires working in shift from 12 pm – 9 pm or 1pm – 10pm and following US Holiday calendar.

 

 

 

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 dedication to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.