Vice President – BCU Docs Negotiator at Morgan Stanley

Lawlit; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Mumbai seeks a Vice President – BCU Docs Negotiator in the Fixed Income Division. You will lead ISD documentation for OTC derivatives, master agreements, and related transactions, coordinating with stakeholders across risk, legal, and operations.

The role requires strong English communication, leadership, and global project experience, with mentoring responsibilities for junior team members. Be prepared for a dynamic, pressure-filled environment in a top-tier bank.

Qualifications

• Law graduate with experience or knowledge of ISDA Master Agreement and/or other derivatives documentation.
• Strong understanding of legal documentation for derivatives and financing transactions.
• Ability to lead and manage teams while supporting professional development.
• International work experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Strong quantitative skills and interest in business, economics, and law.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Interest in technology and systems development.
• Organised, proactive, detail-oriented, and self-sufficient.
• GMRA or GMSLA negotiation experience is useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate master agreements, amendments, and ancillary documents including CDEAs and DRAs.
• Handle documentation for OTC derivatives, repurchase, and stock loan transactions.
• Manage client negotiations and related projects to ensure timely execution.
• Review legal documentation to determine capacity and authority to enter into transactions.
• Identify documentation requirements for clients trading securities or OTC derivatives.
• Conduct due diligence and documentation reviews.
• Participate in global projects involving risk management and regulatory initiatives.
• Liaise with clients, business teams, external counsel, Risk, Operations, Tax, Credit, and other stakeholders.
• Analyse and present negotiation issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain internal systems, documentation databases, and project trackers.
• Handle signing arrangements, document filing, and dispatch following negotiations.
• Provide mentoring, training, and coaching to junior team members.
• Respond to queries relating to master documentation from various departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Team management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Legal understanding

Education

Law degree

Job description

About the Organization

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Vice President – BCU Docs Negotiator in the Fixed Income Division (Institutional Securities Documentation team), key responsibilities include:

• Draft and negotiate master agreements, amendments, and ancillary documents including CDEAs and DRAs.


• Handle documentation for OTC derivatives, repurchase, and stock loan transactions.


• Manage client negotiations and related projects to ensure timely execution.


• Review legal documentation to determine capacity and authority to enter into transactions.


• Identify documentation requirements for clients trading securities or OTC derivatives.


• Conduct due diligence and documentation reviews.


• Participate in global projects involving risk management and regulatory initiatives.


• Liaise with clients, business teams, external counsel, Risk, Operations, Tax, Credit, and other stakeholders.


• Analyse and present negotiation issues to relevant stakeholders.


• Maintain internal systems, documentation databases, and project trackers.


• Handle signing arrangements, document filing, and dispatch following negotiations.


• Provide mentoring, training, and coaching to junior team members.


• Respond to queries relating to master documentation from various departments.

Eligibility & Criteria

• Law graduate with experience or knowledge of ISDA Master Agreement and/or other derivatives documentation.


• Strong understanding of legal documentation for derivatives and financing transactions.


• Ability to lead and manage teams while supporting professional development.


• International work experience preferred.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency in English is mandatory.


• Strong quantitative skills and interest in business, economics, and law.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.


• Interest in technology and systems development.


• Organised, proactive, detail-oriented, and self-sufficient.


• GMRA or GMSLA negotiation experience is useful but not essential.

Job Details

• Division: Fixed Income Division


• Team: Institutional Securities Documentation (ISD)


• Employment Type: Full-Time


• Location: Mumbai, India