Non Financial Risk - Associate

PowerToFly; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services leader is seeking a Non-Financial Risk Associate for its Glasgow location. This role involves supporting senior team members in the risk agenda and monitoring operational risk management. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills and at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in a Finance or Operations role. Excellent communication skills and the ability to prepare detailed reports using Excel and PowerPoint are essential. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to grow in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and adapt to various audiences.
• Experience in non-financial risk or Finance/Operations role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues in Finance.
• Prepare recurring risk reporting using Excel/PowerPoint.
• Track issues and incidents in firm systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of operational risk

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Non-Financial Risk Associate

Job Level: Associate

We’re seeking someone to join our Finance Risk & Assurance (FinRia) team as an Associate to support senior team members to deliver the risk agenda and steadily take ownership as you grow. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, highly organised, and eager to build depth in operational risk, governance, and controls while partnering with senior colleagues.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm’s financial and capital resources. This is an Associate within our Risk, Assurance, Governance & Control job family which provides oversight and monitoring of operational risk or third party/outsourcing for the global Finance division, validation and testing of financial and regulatory reports and reinforcement of regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm.
• Responsible for both individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging knowledge of Finance functional area, tools and/or products.
• Adhere to the Firm’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls.
• Act as a culture carrier; embody the Firm's values and hold yourself accountable to Firm standards.
• Coordinate inputs for RCSA cycles (risk identification, control evidence, action tracking) and maintain high‑quality documentation.
• Help monitor control health across areas such as Information Security, Third‑Party Risk, and Fraud Risk, escalating inconsistencies to seniors.
• Prepare recurring risk reporting (metrics, dashboards, packs) using Excel/PowerPoint; help QA numbers and narrative for consistency and clarity.
• Track issues and incidents in firm systems, ensuring statuses, owners, and timelines are current and accurate.
• Partner with Finance teams and second‑line counterparts (e.g., Operational Risk, Compliance) to gather inputs and resolve queries.

What you'll bring to the role

• Working knowledge of Finance functional area, industry and competitive environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and adapt to various audiences.
• Experience in non‑financial risk, internal control, audit, assurance, or a Finance/Operations role with risk exposure (Financial Services preferred).
• Foundations: Working knowledge of one or more of: operational risk concepts, RCSA, issues/incidents, or resilience/BCP.
• Execution: Strong organisation and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; confident preparing slides and summarising messages for different audiences.
• At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

Unfortunately we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role because it doesn’t meet the government’s requirements for Skilled Worker visas. We would only be able to offer you this role if you can demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

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.

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.