UHNW Lending Portfolio Management - Liquid Products (SBL) - Assistant Vice President

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The Tailored Lending Group within Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is seeking an Asset Manager for our Liquid Products Team which specializes in bespoke financing transactions for Ultra-High Net Worth clients, including diversified and concentrated Securities Based Loans (SBL) and Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance policies (Life Insurance Loans). The Asset Manager will report to the Head of Asset Management for Liquid Products and be responsible for managing and maintaining the quality of our existing and growing loan portfolio, collaborating with Lending Transactors on transitioning newly originated loans, and partnering with our Credit Risk Managers on portfolio risk control and reporting. The position shall be based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Position Summary

Experienced credit professional with an ability to manage a portfolio of complex and highly structured loans This individual will be responsible for:

Managing modifications, renewals, and annual reviews of existing credit facilities within a diverse portfolio of SBL and Life Insurance Loans:

Performing credit analyses covering financial statements and collateral and review of loan documents

Producing high quality credit memoranda clearly outlining transaction structure, results of the above credit analyses, and evaluation of strengths and risks of the transactions for Credit Risk Managers’ review and approval

Running point on loan modifications to existing credit facilities in partnership with Lending Transactors and Credit Professionals

Evaluating, monitoring, and reporting on credit risk factors including :

Continuously monitoring financial condition and performance of loan parties, covenant compliance, and collateral valuations and communicating results to business unit and management

Valuing collateral to advise on margin calls and working with the Business, Operations, FA teams and Clients to resolve

Tracking developments in the capital markets, macro-economic and geopolitical events to keep abreast of potential impact on the financial conditions of loan parties

Timely amending loan classifications/risk ratings and performing impairment analysis when necessary

Partnering with Lending Transactors and Credit Professionals in transition of loans to Asset Management

Working with all relevant parties including Clients, Financial Advisors, Private Bankers, Loan Operations, Compliance and Legal teams throughout the loans’ lifecycle

Ensuring portfolio data integrity within internal systems

Ensuring accurate and timely updates of loan portfolio metrics/reports

Assisting with the build out and continuous improvement of the asset management processes and procedures within Tailored Lending

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum 3-5 years of lending and credit experience in private bank, investment bank and/or commercial bank

Experience in accounting and finance

Detail oriented with exceptional analytical skills and ability to understand complex financial statements and loan structures

Experience with troubled debt restructuring and non-accrual loans a plus

High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with individuals on all levels

Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ability to collaborate effectively with related parties across the firm

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

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