Document Negotiator - Fixed Income Division - Associate or Vice President

Primary Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating legal trading documentation (including master agreements, credit support documents, amendments and ancillary documents) across a broad spectrum of financial products.
• Focus on ISDA Master Agreements and associated documents, and repurchase agreements including documentation required for mandated sponsored clearing.
• Point person for active book of client negotiations, including daily interactions with internal stakeholders, clients and outside counsel.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders in Sales & Trading, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Legal, Operations and other internal stakeholders regarding documentation terms, escalations and prioritization.
• Understanding of and strict adherence to established policies and procedures.

Required Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and provide transparency throughout the course of 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.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, open trading floor work environment.

Experience

• 1+ years’ experience (investment bank, law firm) negotiating trading documentation, with an emphasis on the ISDA Master Agreement and/or repurchase agreements.
• Must be able to demonstrate a proficiency with the ISDA Agreement and/or repurchase agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Law Degree (preferred)

Benefits

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $150,000 per year for Associate at the commencement of employment and between $140,000 and $250,000 per year for Vice President at the commencement of employment. Base pay will be determined individually and is part of a comprehensive compensation package that may include commissions, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, and various benefit programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

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