Morgan Stanley is looking to add to its Prime Brokerage Business Consulting group.  The Business Consulting Team provides expert advice to investment managers throughout their life cycle.  Applicants to the role must be able to advise hedge fund managers on:

 

• Legal, regulatory and tax-related considerations for Investment Advisors and Fund(s).

• Alternative Investment fund structures, including fees and terms.

• Organizational structure and operating model design.

• Human capital matters including compensation, talent acquisition/development and  employment agreements.

• Operational due diligence best practices.  

• Key trends and regulations affecting the industry.   

 

Requirements

 

• Familiarity with common hedge fund products strategies, structures and operating models.

• Knowledge of investment adviser’s act and current regulatory landscape including SEC, NFA and various global regulatory regimes.

• Knowledge of fund service provider landscape including Law Firms, Fund Administrators, PEOs, Compliance Consultants, Audit and Tax providers.

• Familiarity with investor landscape and operational due diligence requirements.  

• Strong professional network including investment managers, investors and service providers.

• Identify key trends and stay abreast of new regulations affecting the industry

• Ability to product differentiated content and host client events focused on relevant themes and trends 

Qualifications

 

• 5-10 years’ experience at hedge fund, bank or hedge fund service provider such as a law firm, accounting firm or compliance adviser.  

• Strong work ethic.  Ability to thrive in a high pressure environment, work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

• Demonstrated track record of leading strategic business initiatives 

• Team player.   Able to work well and collaborate with other members of the organization. 

• Excellent oral and written communication & presentation skills

• Strong organization skills

• Strong educational background with degree from 4 year university

• JD preferred

 

 

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $200,000 and $250,000 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.

 

 

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

 

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).