Morgan Stanley

Vice President - GIMA Alternative Investments (Wealth Management)

Posted On

Dec. 20, 2024

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Experience Level

Freshers/Experienced

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Jan. 29, 2025

Job Description

Position Summary

Global Investment Manager Analysis (GIMA), a unit within the WM Investment Solutions, provides comprehensive manager research on a wide range of investment strategies, including separately managed accounts, mutual funds, UCITs, exchange-traded funds and private vehicles in the equity, fixed income and alternative investments spaces. The GIMA team engages with a broad array of investment managers to identify high quality strategies for portfolios.

The GIMA Alternative Investments Due Diligence Vice President will oversee a team of investment analysts and perform investment due diligence on alternative investment funds and managers as well as perform ongoing investment monitoring for existing relationships.

Core functions:

Manage team of investment analysts and partner with team to perform initial and ongoing investment due diligence on alternative investment strategies (private equity, private credit, private real assets, hedge funds)
Participate in alternative investment manager meetings on a regular basis, taking meeting notes
Prepare written research reports and commentaries on fund managers and thought leadership pieces on market trends and opportunities impacting alternative investment strategies
Conduct quarterly liquid risk analysis to determine exposure to alternative investment products
Prepare quarterly and annual notes/reviews on alternative investment strategies
Prepare peer analyses to compare various alternative strategies and managers
Analyze managers in relation to their investment process, track record, attribution, portfolio construction, and risk management capabilities

Ongoing activities include:

Responsible for day-to-day oversight of the GIMA Alternatives Mumbai team and partner with team to deliver ongoing due diligence
Adhere to policies and procedures for ongoing due diligence, written research notes, and updating reports
Interact with the GIMA onshore analysts as well as other internal teams including Operational Due Diligence, Product Management, Sales, Legal, and Compliance, as needed
Support a collegial, team atmosphere including idea sharing, learning, and collaboration across the firm.
· Help train and mentor junior team members
Remain up-to-date on the WM Global Investment Office’s (GIO) market views, regulatory matters, and broader market developments impacting funds, managers, clients, and the industry

Experience/Skills/Abilities

9+ years of job experience in the financial services industry. Experience in alternative investments is preferred.
Managerial experience preferred.
Knowledge of various alternative investment strategies.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including experience drafting internal memorandum and detailed reports.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities.
Ability to summarize large quantities of information and to work under pressure without sacrificing accuracy.
Must be able to efficiently interface with onshore GIMA analysts.
Undergraduate degree required.
CFA, CPA, and/or CAIA not required but viewed favorably.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

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