Institutional Equity Division Negotiator, Associate

Overview

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a documentation negotiator in Hong Kong to be a member of the IED documentation team of AEDG.

The Institutional Equity Division (IED) is a global leader in the origination, distribution and trading of equity, equity-linked and equity-derivative securities. The Asia Equities Documentation Group (AEDG) rolls up to the Risk Department of Morgan Stanley and is responsible for drafting, negotiating and administrating legal documentation for prime brokerages, OTC equity derivatives, securities lending, listed derivatives and electronic trading for clients in the APAC region including Japan.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the onboarding and negotiation of legal documentation relating to prime brokerage, OTC equity derivatives, securities lending, listed derivatives and electronic trading
• Prepare and negotiate independently legal documentation relating to prime brokerage, OTC equity derivatives, securities lending, listed derivatives and electronic trading.
• Act as primary point of contact with clients /their counsel and our internal stakeholders for all negotiations in the legal documentation
• Work closely with internal stakeholders via escalation of deviated terms identified during negotiation of documentation; collaboration with client onboarding support team
• Interact with clients in connection with new industry rules and regulations
• Review and analyze legal constitutional documentation/ legal opinions to verify capacity and authority
• Participate in global or local initiatives and documentation remediation addressing on regulatory updates and requirements imposed by regulators
• Assist in the development and project management of policies, procedures and system enhancement relating to the covered areas

Qualifications

• Holder of law degree in a common law jurisdiction. Holder of legal qualification in a common law jurisdiction is a plus
• Experience in negotiating prime brokerage suite of documentation, ISDA/VM CSA/ IM CSA documentation, trade confirmations and/or other relevant contracts in corporate law firm or financial institution
• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices in prime brokerage and OTC derivatives space
• Ability to identify; resolve issues and handle escalation from the team independently
• Ability to multi-task and operate in a dynamic environment
• Exceptional organizational and conflict resolution skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Chinese language is a plus

Benefits

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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