Job Description

Description

Company Profile
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
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. Morgan Stanley 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.
Department Profile
Professionals within the Legal and Compliance Division provide a wide range of services to our business units. They might help to structure a complex and sensitive cross-border transaction; advise on a new product introduction; develop a training program or defuse an investor dispute. They preserve the Firm's invaluable reputation for integrity and protect the Firm from sanctions with policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements around the world. They also strive to maintain cooperative relationships with governmental policy makers and the regulatory and self-regulatory agencies that govern the Firm's businesses.
Background on the Team
Investment Management Private Side Compliance is a global team with professionals in New York, London, Hong Kong, Mumbai and Tokyo covering IM's Private Side businesses. The U.S. team is responsible for providing regulatory compliance support and oversight of the Investment Management division's SEC Registered Investment Advisers' Private Side alternative investment businesses, including the private credit and equity, infrastructure, and real estate investing businesses. The team provides advice and support to the Private Side businesses on U.S. and global financial industry regulations, develops initiatives to address regulatory changes, drafts and updates firm policies and procedures, and conducts business unit training, among other activities.
Primary Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced and high caliber individual to assist in executing and enhancing the Investment Management Private Side Compliance program focusing on alternative investments and aiding Morgan Stanley Investment Management in complying with applicable laws and regulations.
Duties include:
- Advising and supporting the Investment Management Private Side businesses on a wide range of internal and transaction-related compliance matters
- Developing training materials and conducting training sessions; communicating compliance/regulatory updates to the business
- Perform reviews of surveillance reports to detect possible regulatory, guideline or policy violations
- Interpreting U.S. regulations and helping to implement appropriate solutions for the private funds business
- Provide real-time advice to front office personnel and support functions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Working with Legal and Compliance colleagues in other jurisdictions when reviewing new business products and initiatives
- Periodic analysis and updates of compliance policies and procedures
- Compliance risk identification and mitigation
- Periodic risk assessments
- Developing relationships with other Compliance areas within the Firm to leverage functions such as monitoring and testing teams, global financial crimes, risk, etc.
- Preparation of regulatory filings including Form ADV and Form PF
- Assisting in identifying and developing modifications to the IM Private Side Compliance program based on new business needs, regulatory developments, and internal assessments
- Preparing oversight metrics
- Preparation for regulatory inquiries and examinations related to Investment Management Private Side activities
- Maintaining a collaborative dialogue with and connectivity to the Investment Management Private side business units
This role requires that all successful applicants be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of such vaccinations within 3 days of commencement of employment.

Qualifications

Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 to 5 years' prior compliance, legal, or other work experience with a financial institution such as a registered investment adviser or investment company or at a law firm and/or regulator
- Highly analytical with understanding of financial products, and solid understanding of investment management industry and relevant SEC rules and regulations
- Ability to quickly understand, evaluate, articulate, and resolve complex issues
- A team player who is willing to share and learn from others
- Business minded/conscious
- Strong project management skills, and experience in handling significant regulatory change initiatives
- Detail oriented, motivated and able to multi-task in a fast paced, high pressure environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills - to manage control over time sensitive issues and prioritize effectively
- The ability to follow instruction and to also show initiative in working towards project goals is essential
- Proficient skills using Microsoft Office systems, especially PowerPoint and Excel
Education: Any Graduate
Industry: Financial Services/Stockbroking

Skills Required