ISG Lending, FSL Collateral Valuation - (Risk Management) : Job Level - Vice President
About The Position
Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports Morgan Stanley to achieve its business goals by partnering with business units across the Firm to realize efficient risk-adjusted returns, acting as a strategic advisor to the Board and protecting the Firm from exposure to losses as a result of credit, market, liquidity, model and other risks. Background on the Position Fixed Income Secured Lending (FSL) Real Estate Valuation Analysis team in Credit Risk is looking to hire an experienced valuation expert. The primary responsibility for this individual is to independent valuation due diligence and ongoing monitoring of real estate pledged as collateral for secured lending and portfolio financing transactions. The FSL valuation team provides an independent view on the real estate backing the collateral loans through conducting market research, review of valuations provided as part of collateral loan pledges, and monitoring real estate markets. The underlying properties securing the collateral loans may be commercial real estate (all property types), data centers and residential real estate globally.
Requirements
- 5-8+ years of real estate valuation experience in at least one of the following: commercial real estate, data centers or residential real estate
- Experience with valuations and markets in the US
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time-management skills
Nice To Haves
- State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license preferred.
- MAI - AI-GRS - RICS certifications preferred
- Experience/knowledge of Western European and Asian (specifically Australia) markets is beneficial but not required
Responsibilities
- Own and administer the collateral appraisal review process, providing independent opinions on the reliability and reasonableness of third-party appraisals and valuation assumptions.
- Ensure collateral loan appraisals comply with USPAP, FIRREA, and internal Firm policies.
- Perform valuation due diligence and ongoing monitoring for real estate pledged as collateral in secured lending and portfolio financing transactions.
- Identify, assess, and articulate valuation risks, market considerations, and key assumptions, and provide clear recommendations to senior Credit Risk stakeholders, including the Global Head of Credit Risk.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on real estate valuation trends and market conditions, with a focus on U.S. and EMEA markets.
- Develop and enhance processes, controls, and analytical tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and risk coverage across the valuation review lifecycle.
- Manage and oversee external appraisal and valuation vendors, including engagement scope, quality review, and issue resolution.
- Partner with underwriting and risk teams to support timely credit decision-making and complete underwriting reviews.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
