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The Tailored Lending (TL) Group within Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is seeking a CRE Portfolio Manager to help grow and manage our Ultra High New Worth (UHNW) Commercial Real Estate (CRE) lending portfolio serving UHNW clients (generally clients with a minimum net worth of at least $50 million).

The CRE Portfolio Manager will assist the Senior Asset Manager in leading a team of asset managers in maintaining a quality loan portfolio, collaborate with Senior Lending Transactors (SLTs) and Lending Transactors (LTs) on client management, and partner with credit risk management on portfolio risk control and reporting.

The position will be based in the New York area and will support the team and portfolio throughout the US.

Position Summary

• Experienced credit professional, reporting to the Senior Asset Manager, and supporting the broader asset management team in the oversight of a complex and highly structured loan portfolio.

• Responsibilities include supporting the asset management team in the following:

• Manage modifications, renewals, and annual reviews of existing credit facilities.

• Spread guarantor and borrower financial statements, test and monitor financial covenants, perform collateral analysis, prepare market assessments, and conduct loan document review.

• Prepare clear and concise credit memoranda for minor/major amendments, annual and interim reviews, which are to, include facility structure outline, financial analysis, collateral assessment, risk and mitigant identification, and recommendations for credit review and approval.

• Ensure portfolio data integrity within internal systems.

• Ensure accurate and timely update of loan portfolio metrics, risk ratings, and reports.

• Participate in ad hoc projects to improve quality and effectiveness of reporting, tracking and overall portfolio management.

• Develop and implement remedial action plans when necessary

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate credit analysis and asset management.

• Formal credit training preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills

• Detail orientated with exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills

• Solid understanding of risk management principles as it relates to CRE mortgage lending

• Significant accounting and finance knowledge

• Knowledge of legal terminology and familiarity with loan document review

• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and manage client expectations

• Focus and possess strong work ethic

• Possess an aptitude to collaborate effectively with related parties across the firm in a team-oriented 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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $185,000 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.

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