Risk COO (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate

Background on the Position
Morgan Stanley seeks a professional to join the Risk Analysis and Reporting team within the Firm Risk department. Firm Risk provides independent oversight across the Firm's trading and investment activities. Risk Analysis and Reporting is a critical component of Firm Risk, responsible for performing detailed risk analysis, creating comprehensive risk reporting and designing and implementing strategic reporting solutions. The individual will cover a diverse range of responsibilities to facilitate analysis and control of risk information to meet the requirements of the Firm's Risk Management function and the regulators.
To be successful, candidates will need to have a relevant educational background (economics, mathematics, statistics or programming languages), a strong desire to learn, and the ability to work on a multidisciplinary, multi-regional team. Information processed in the department is confidential and thus the candidate must demonstrate integrity.

Primary Responsibilities
> Contribute to end-to-end risk reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
> Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver efficient committee reporting processes
> Participate in projects for innovative solutions to develop risk reporting capabilities and solve risk data problems to enhance the Firm's risk management capabilities, including developing interactive visualization tooling
> Design and implement risk infrastructure projects to enhance data management and risk reporting tooling capabilities
> Contribute to strategic Firm Risk Management communication efforts by developing comprehensive risk reporting capabilities
> Develop presentation materials for senior management committees Skills required
> Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
> Strong project management skills
> Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information for delivery to senior management
> Good understanding of financial products and risk metrics
> Attention to detail and good organizational skills
> Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
> Ability to work under pressure and perform under tight deadlines
> Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications
> Bachelors or Master's degree (preferred) with 3 years of work experience in finance/accounting/risk management/technology
> Risk management experience in market, credit risk and/or liquidity risk preferred
> Experience with project or process management
> Higher degrees or other qualifications related to any of the above areas will be advantageous

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $140,000 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.