Credit Risk Management - Corporate Lending Associate

Morgan Stanley Frankfurt is searching for the Credit Risk Management Unit a Corporate Lending Associate 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, operational, model and other risks.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

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. We 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.

What will you be doing?

1. Analyse credit risks in corporate loan transactions and derivative trade requests to recommend accurate credit risk ratings and appropriate risk appetite.
2. Assume key role in loan transaction execution, from deal inception to financial close, including presentation at credit committee and to senior management.
3. Liaise with clients and internal business units on credit requirements (assisting structuring new transactions), approvals and ongoing relationship management.
4. Manage portfolio of corporate loan and derivative counterparties, including annual and quarterly reviews and adhoc waiver requests.
5. Analyse economic and market events and their impact on the portfolio of counterparties managed.

What we’re looking for:

1. Bachelors degree or equivalent.
2. Experience in corporate credit analysis and financial forecasting, assigning ratings and sizing appetite.
3. Understanding of financial markets, financing and risk mitigating structures.
4. Familiarity with financial products e.g., swaps, FX, equities (preferred) and legal documentation (e.g. ISDA, CSAs).
5. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both written and verbally.

Skills that will help you in the role:

1. The ability to work independently in a self-directed way in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
2. An interest in working in a fast-paced environment, often balancing multiple high priority deliverables.
3. Strong attention to detail and ability to provide information in usable formats (proficiency in Microsoft office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
4. Strong analytical skills; experience in financial analysis and modelling (preferred).
5. Fluency in English is required, plus another European language (preferred).

Where will you be working?

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, operational, model and other risks.

Equal opportunities statement:

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.

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