Global Loans Operations Director

Morgan Stanley - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Senior

Baltimore, MD

10,001+ employees

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Global Loans Operations Director at Morgan Stanley is responsible for overseeing the primary origination and secondary trading business lines, focusing on the execution of mortgage and corporate loan life cycle events. This role involves managing a team, ensuring effective transaction support, and maintaining strong client relationships within the Operations division.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary supervisor within specific line or project area with accountability to associated risks.
• Manage direct reports, leading 1:1s and career development, attracting and retaining high quality talent in line with our leadership commitments.
• Review resources to ensure adequate coverage to deliver BAU commitments, highlighting current and future needs to manager.
• Share expert knowledge across the team, contributing to team output and ensuring diverse viewpoints are heard.
• Manage Associates and Analysts who will be managing loan notices to Lenders/ Borrower who are part of loan syndication.
• Ensure accurate and efficient review and approval of loan transactions, such as drawdowns, repayments, prepayments, interest payments, fees, etc.
• Review legal documentation (e.g. credit agreements, fee letters).
• Manage stakeholder interaction, both internal and external, and manage client escalations with the team.

Requirements

• Ability to lead by example, work with drive and determination, adapt management style to suit individuals and ensure team is well supported with a sense of purpose.
• Prepared to challenge the status quo, raise concerns and/or needs of their team members.
• Ability to pitch communication appropriately according to the audience and demonstrate active listening skills.
• Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values and acting as a role model.
• Ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of loan markets, specifically performing and non-performing across multiple strategies.
• Experience in Corporate Loan Operations.
• Able to meet tight deadlines, multiple initiatives and has an execution-focused approach.
• Must obtain Series 99 license if supervising a covered function.
• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
• LoanIQ and ClearPar and WSO system knowledge helpful.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with loan syndication processes.
• Familiarity with financial transaction support and controls.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities for career development and mentorship.