Fixed Income Division - Vice President

Morgan Stanley; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a dedicated legal professional in Mumbai to draft and negotiate ISDA Master Agreement documents and related derivatives positions. You will manage client negotiations, ensure timely execution, and review capacity and authority for OTC transactions.

Ideal candidates will have strong English communication, team leadership, and a keen interest in business, economics, and law. International exposure and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset are valued in a dynamic, regulated

Qualifications

• Law graduate with experience/knowledge in the ISDA Master Agreement and/or other derivatives documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively, ensuring alignment with organisational goals while fostering professional growth.
• International work experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; be prepared to speak to clients (internal and external) at all times.
• Proficiency in English is a must.
• Good team player.
• Solid quantitative skills and strong interest in business, economics and law.
• Willingness and ability to provide quality service to the Firm's clients and to promote and enhance the Morgan Stanley franchise.
• Willingness to work in dynamic environment and the ability to excel under pressure.
• Proficiency and interest in technology and systems development.
• Essential Characteristics: Organized, pro-active, ability to multi-task and work efficiently, detail-oriented and self-sufficient.
• GMRA or GMSLA negotiation experience would be useful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating legal documentation (including master agreements, amendments and ancillary documents - CDEAs, DRAs etc) required for OTC derivatives, repurchase or stock loan transactions.
• Handling client negotiations and any related projects to ensure timely execution and completion.
• Review and analyse legal documentation to determine capacity and authority to enter into OTC derivatives transactions, repurchase or stock loan transactions.
• Identifying necessary documentation for the clients to trade securities or OTC derivatives and perform related due diligence scans.
• Actively participate in global team projects on initiatives such as risk management, regulatory-driven projects, etc. and ensuring timely execution and completion.
• Liaise with clients, business units, external legal counsel, risk management and other infrastructure groups within the firm (e.g. Operations, Tax, Credit, etc) throughout the negotiation process, including analyzing and presenting negotiation issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Understanding and adhering to established procedures.
• Communicating with clients and external counsel.
• Update internal systems regarding negotiation status, documentation database, project trackers, etc.
• Handle post-negotiation matters including arranging for signing, coordinating the filing of electronic documents and original documents, dispatching documents to counterparties, etc.
• Provide mentoring, training and coaching for junior team members
• Responding to queries on the master documentation from various departments including business functions

Skills

ISDA knowledge

Client negotiation

Team leadership

English proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Law degree

Tools

Technology awareness

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating legal documentation (including master agreements, amendments and ancillary documents - CDEAs, DRAs etc) required for OTC derivatives, repurchase or stock loan transactions.
• Handling client negotiations and any related projects to ensure timely execution and completion.
• Review and analyse legal documentation to determine capacity and authority to enter into OTC derivatives transactions, repurchase or stock loan transactions.
• Identifying necessary documentation for the clients to trade securities or OTC derivatives and perform related due diligence scans.
• Actively participate in global team projects on initiatives such as risk management, regulatory-driven projects, etc. and ensuring timely execution and completion.
• Liaise with clients, business units, external legal counsel, risk management and other infrastructure groups within the firm (e.g. Operations, Tax, Credit, etc) throughout the negotiation process, including analyzing and presenting negotiation issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Understanding and adhering to established procedures.
• Communicating with clients and external counsel.
• Update internal systems regarding negotiation status, documentation database, project trackers, etc.
• Handle post-negotiation matters including arranging for signing, coordinating the filing of electronic documents and original documents, dispatching documents to counterparties, etc.
• Provide mentoring, training and coaching for junior team members
• Responding to queries on the master documentation from various departments including business functions

Qualification & Experience

• Law graduate with experience/knowledge in the ISDA Master Agreement and/or other derivatives documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively, ensuring alignment with organisational goals while fostering professional growth.
• International work experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; be prepared to speak to clients (internal and external) at all times.
• Proficiency in English is a must.
• Good team player.
• Solid quantitative skills and strong interest in business, economics and law.
• Willingness and ability to provide quality service to the Firm's clients and to promote and enhance the Morgan Stanley franchise.
• Willingness to work in dynamic environment and the ability to excel under pressure.
• Proficiency and interest in technology and systems development.
• Essential Characteristics: Organized, pro-active, ability to multi-task and work efficiently, detail-oriented and self-sufficient.
• GMRA or GMSLA negotiation experience would be useful, but not essential.