Private Credit - Valuations & Reporting Controller - Vice President

DescriptionPrivate Credit - Valuations & Reporting Controller - Vice President London3243158The European Private Credit (EPC) team is seeking to hire an experienced Vice President to support the valuation and reporting cycles for the EPC funds.  The role will sit within the Operations team and will interact closely with the broader EPC team as well as internal Morgan Stanley teams.  This is a new role for the team and the primary responsibility will be to develop a robust process to value portfolio assets in accordance with market practice and reporting requirements.  The role will also support other workflows associated with monitoring, analysis and stakeholder reporting.The role is wide ranging and an opportunity to join a growing team and draw on experience to implement and build out best practices on a new platform.  About Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.Morgan Stanley Investment ManagementMorgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has over $1.4 trillion in assets under management or supervision.   Morgan Stanley Investment Management 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. We show unwavering commitment to investment excellence, diversity of perspective, and differentiated values. We have distinctive and highly complementary strengths in investment management and distributionTeam ProfileMSIM Private Equity & Credit has grown its U.S. Direct Lending business to over $10BN in AUM in under three years and are looking to replicate this strategy in the European markets. MS has unique capabilities to penetrate the EU direct lending market due to its strong position in the leveraged finance and private equity ecosystems. As an investment manager for over $1.4 trillion in client capital, MSIM has unique access to capital from institutional investors seeking European private credit exposure.What will you be doing?Maintain a robust valuation platform to support the valuation cycles for the European Private Credit (EPC) Funds.Maintaining the valuation model to prepare FV marks for all EPC portfolio assets.Liaising with other valuation agents and auditors (internal and external) to support their independent valuation roles.  Act as the point of contact for all valuation related questions and provide valuation support for portfolio / asset events as required. Take the lead on discussions where there are discrepancies in valuations and involve relevant people as needed.Scheduling and running the valuation committee process including collating committee agendas and meeting packs.  Preparation of reporting summaries with analysis on FV movements and impacts at fund and platform level.Oversee the preparation of reporting and investment monitoring packs including collating PM and Analyst commentary.  Provide valuation support on restructuring and bespoke investment situations.In addition, the role will include collaboration with other invest MS teams to develop and support the operating model.  This will include:Maintain internal Fund / Platform dashboards Ensure continued best practices are implemented through reporting and operations by recommending and supporting changes as necessary.  Support with the building out of the systems framework to deliver a scalable and efficient portfolio management function.Support the development of the reporting function, using automated system generated reports where possible and to meet investor and other stakeholder needs.QualificationsWhat we’re looking for:Experience in a valuations role.Experience within the Private Credit or Leveraged Finance industry.Excellent working knowledge of the principals of fair value and valuation methodologies.Skills that will help you in the role:Strong analytical and quantitative skills.Where will you be working?This role will be based in our London, Oxford Circus office.Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize 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. Job Field: Asset/Investment Management