Vice President, Opportunistic Credit

15 MS Investment Mgmt., Inc.; Broadway; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job description

Vice President, Opportunistic Credit

Apply locations New York, New York, United States of America

Time type Full time

Posted on Posted Yesterday

Time left to apply End Date: May 23, 2025 (28 days left to apply)

Job requisition id JR009004

Morgan Stanley Investment Management is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.7 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.

Morgan Stanley Private Credit (“MSPC”) is the corporate credit-investment business within the Private Credit & Equity segment of MSIM. MSPC manages investments on behalf of institutional and high net worth investors across a number of funds and strategies. MSPC has pockets of capital focused on investing in privately negotiated senior debt, junior debt and structured equity investments to middle market corporate issuers as well as select secondary market credit investment opportunities.

MSPC’s Opportunistic Credit funds deliver tailored solutions through investments across the capital structure in a variety of situations and with companies in various stages of their lifecycles. The team has a successful track record, investing for over 14 years and led by a portfolio manager with over 23 years of experience.

As a Vice President you will be responsible for supporting sourcing, due diligence, monitoring and portfolio management. You would be expected to support all aspects of the investment diligence process, support portfolio management, provide guidance and leadership to more junior resources and to act as a representative of MSPC.

What you’ll do in the role

• Together with senior members of the team support the business diligence, legal & commercial negotiations, closing and monitoring throughout the life of an investment.
• Monitor portfolio company results as well as assist with incremental investments and credit agreement amendments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with borrowers, investors, and industry professionals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on investment strategies.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to the senior management team.

What you’ll bring to the role

• 7+ years of proven experience investing across the capital structure in private markets in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated investment acumen and track record and break down companies and securities to their fundamental elements.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects with senior and junior team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of cash flow modeling, credit analysis and credit documentation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work within a team and under tight deadlines.
• Committed to delivering the highest quality work product; strong attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter with proven ability to lead complex workstreams.
• Proven ability to work independently with measurable results in a fast paced, challenging environment.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.