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About the Role

Seeking a Global Head of Credit Model Control in Finance to utilize quantitative techniques and market intuition for analysis of novel or unconventional trades across Credit, Securitized Products, Municipal Securities, and Lending. This Vice President position is within the Model Development Job Family, responsible for maintaining, implementing, developing, and documenting models for business units and Finance.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm.
Lead end-to-end processes and/or programs requiring complex decision making, advanced understanding of client and stakeholder needs, and subject matter expertise.
Understand and adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls; own risk and contingency plans for the business area.
Act as a role model and culture carrier, embodying and setting an example of the Firm's values and holding self and team accountable to Firm standards.
Use quantitative techniques and market intuition to perform analysis on novel or unconventional trades.
Work with trading, front office quants, and the risk department regularly on marking methodologies and model framework.
Use financial market and mathematical knowledge to review valuation and risk models while working closely with model developers.
Analyze pricing factors in complex financial products and comprehend the impact of market movements on the portfolio and firm.
Manage a team, including allocating and reviewing monthly deliverables and supporting professional development.
Manage, attract, develop, and retain talent for the team within Finance, creating an inclusive environment and translating Firmwide goals into actionable goals for the department/function.

Requirements

Advanced understanding of the Finance functional area, industry, and competitive environment, including technical skills, risks, and key regulations relevant to the division.
Strong technical skills.
Ability to inspire and support others by providing positive and constructive feedback and acknowledging efforts of and promoting team members.
Ability to manage risk and its impact on the functional area, and create plans to mitigate those risks.
Strong academics in finance or a quantitative discipline such as financial engineering, mathematics, physics, engineering, or other technical field.
Demonstrated experience in quantitative modeling of financial markets and products.
Excitement for working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
Proven ability to develop strong internal client relationships.
Exceptional communication skills.
Experience managing a team.
Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience in a quantitative financial field.

Skills

Quantitative techniques
Market intuition
Financial market knowledge
Mathematical knowledge
Valuation models
Risk models
Pricing factors in complex financial products
Team management
Talent management
Communication skills

Location

LONDON

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Vice President
8-12 years

Education Level

Advanced degree in Finance or a quantitative discipline (e.g., financial engineering, mathematics, physics, engineering)

Benefits

Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks

About the Company

Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services, known for evolving and innovating to better serve clients and communities in over 40 countries.
The Finance division acts as a partner to business units globally, providing management, review, analysis, and advisory services for the Firm's financial and capital resources.
Morgan Stanley raises, manages, and allocates capital for clients, with a history of 90 years.
Values include putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back.
Offers opportunities to work alongside talented individuals in a supportive and empowering environment.
Teams are collaborative and creative, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Provides ample opportunity for career advancement for those demonstrating passion and grit.

Equal Opportunity

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.
Recruiting efforts reflect a strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on skills and talents.
The workforce reflects a broad cross-section of global communities, bringing diverse backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.