Morgan Stanley Investment Management is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.7 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.

Morgan Stanley Private Credit (“MSPC”) is the corporate credit-investment business within the Private Credit & Equity segment of MSIM. MSPC manages investments on behalf of institutional and high net worth investors across a number of funds and strategies. MSPC funds invest in privately negotiated senior debt, junior debt and structured equity to private corporate issuers in North America and Europe.

MSPC’s Opportunistic Credit funds provide debt and structured equity financing and has the flexibility to invest across the capital structure in a variety of situations and with companies in various stages of their lifecycles. The team has a successful track record, investing for over 14 years and led by a portfolio manager with over 23 years of experience.

As Executive Director you will be responsible for sourcing, due diligence, monitoring, and portfolio management. You would be expected to lead all aspects of the investment diligence process, support portfolio management, provide guidance and leadership to more junior colleagues and to act as a representative of Morgan Stanley and MSPC.

What you’ll do in the role

• Originate new investment opportunities from a variety of deal sources.
• Lead the business diligence, legal & commercial negotiations, closing and monitoring through the life of an investment.
• Monitor portfolio company results as well as assist with incremental investments and credit agreement amendments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with borrowers, investors, and industry professionals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on investment strategies.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to the MSPC investment Committee.

What you’ll bring to the role

• 10+ years of proven experience investing across the capital structure in private markets in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated investment acumen and track record and ability to break down companies and securities to their fundamental elements.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects with senior and junior team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of cash flow modeling, credit analysis and credit documentation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work within a team and under tight deadlines.
• Committed to delivering the highest quality work product with strong attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter with proven ability to lead complex workstreams.
• Proven ability to work independently with measurable results in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $200,000 and $300,000 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).