Charles Mewherter is an accomplished Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, bringing over 20 years of specialized experience in Security Based Lending (SBL) and operations management within the financial services sector. Currently, he leads the Collateral Management team in the Wealth Management Operations division, where he...
Charles Mewherter is an accomplished Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, bringing over 20 years of specialized experience in Security Based Lending (SBL) and operations management within the financial services sector. Currently, he leads the Collateral Management team in the Wealth Management Operations division, where he oversees five dedicated Collateral Operations teams. These teams play a crucial role in supporting a variety of Bank and Broker Dealer (Margin) SBL products, ensuring that collateral is effectively monitored and managed to mitigate risks associated with lending activities.
In his role, Charles is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in lending regulations, particularly Regulation W, U, and T, which are critical for maintaining compliance in complex financial transactions. His expertise extends to collateral monitoring, credit event management, and collateral risk management, where he implements robust strategies to safeguard the firm’s assets while optimizing operational efficiency. Charles is adept at navigating the intricacies of loan operations and margin operations, leveraging his deep understanding of asset-based lending to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
Charles is also a champion of change management and talent development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within his teams. He has successfully led software conversion and integration projects, utilizing Agile methodologies to streamline processes and enhance operational capabilities. His leadership not only drives performance but also cultivates a skilled workforce ready to tackle the evolving challenges of the financial landscape. With a proven track record of internal and external audit management, Charles Mewherter is a pivotal figure in ensuring that Morgan Stanley remains at the forefront of the industry in collateral management and security-based lending.
