Document Negotiator - Fixed Income Division - Associate or Vice President

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Stanley's Fixed Income Division (FID), part of the Institutional Securities Group (ISG), is seeking a Documentation Negotiator with an emphasis on ISDA and repo trading agreements. This role involves daily interaction with Sales & Trading, Risk Management, Credit Risk, Legal, Operations, clients, and their counsel. The Institutional Securities Documentation team, within FID's Business Control Unit (BCU), focuses on contract negotiation for FID's trading agreements, covering Non-Market Risk, Counterparty Risk, Conduct Risk, and Contract Negotiations.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience (in an investment bank or law firm) negotiating trading documentation, with a focus on ISDA Master Agreements and/or repurchase agreements.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the ISDA Agreement and/or repurchase agreements.
• Bachelor's Degree (required).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and thorough.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and provide transparency during negotiations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and deliver results within tight timeframes.
• Ability to work collaboratively on group projects and independently on individual assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Mature and professional demeanor.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, open trading floor environment.

Nice To Haves

• Law Degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating legal trading documentation, including master agreements, credit support documents, amendments, and ancillary documents for a wide range of financial products.
• Focusing on ISDA Master Agreements and associated documents, as well as repurchase agreements, including documentation for mandated sponsored clearing.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for active client negotiations, involving daily interactions with internal stakeholders, clients, and outside counsel.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders in Sales & Trading, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Legal, Operations, and other departments regarding documentation terms, escalations, and prioritization.
• Ensuring strict adherence to established policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Support for work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level