Fund Services
This wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley administers over $600 billion of hedge fund assets. Using the firm’s proprietary, globally accessible technology platform, the business provides a full range of fund administration services, including daily accounting and financial reporting; transfer agency and investor services; middle and back-office support; and integrated portfolio analytics. Morgan Stanley Fund Services is supported by more than 1,350 professionals based in New York, Westchester, London, Hong Kong, Dublin, Glasgow, Mumbai, and Bangalore.
Regulatory Reporting Overview
The Regulatory Reporting team at Morgan Stanley Fund Services provides our hedge fund clients reporting solutions to navigate complex domestic and international regulatory filings. The group is responsible for regulatory and transparency reporting products such as Form PF, Annex IV (AIFMD), OPERA (Open Protocol Enabling Risk Aggregation), CPO-PQR, and 13F for submissions to various regulatory bodies including the SEC, FCA, ESMA and CFTC.
The Regulatory Reporting team seeks a Director with a keen interest in finance and markets to join our team. The candidate will primarily be responsible for review of regulatory filings. Aspects of reporting include, client portfolio exposures and liquidity, counterparty exposures and collateral, trade volume, risk exposures, investor classifications and liquidity. The role also offers the opportunity to engage with various groups within the department and Firm.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a primary point of contact for hedge fund CFOs/COOs/Controllers across regulatory reporting offerings
Utilize ISDA and Prime Brokerage Reports to produce counterparty exposure
Analyze and review portfolio exposures across industries, geography, and asset classes
Review Portfolio VaR (Value at Risk) and Stress Tests across market factors
Build and establish relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure integrity of reporting data
Review and analyze new regulatory reporting developments and scope out requirements
Contribute to projects and automation initiatives by streamlining internal workflows
Skills / Requirements
The candidate should possess:
Basic understanding of common financial instruments (e.g., equity swaps, futures, options, bonds, and foreign currency forwards)
Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Collaborative, quick learner, adaptable, problem solver, possess a strong work ethic, and ability to multi-task
A keen interest in finance and markets
Intermediate Excel skills required
Knowledge of VBA and Bloomberg desired but not required
Compliance or Regulatory experience in financial markets is desired but not required
Qualifications
Bachelors in Accounting/Finance/Economics or any related field
8 -10+ years of relevant experience
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
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Expected base pay rate for the role will be between $95,000 to $190,000 for a Director per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
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