Non Financial Risk Associate - Finance Division

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for internal mobility

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an Associate for their Finance Risk & Assurance team in Glasgow. The role involves supporting risk frameworks, governance, and controls, while requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Ideal candidates will have a background in non-financial risk and relevant qualifications. This position offers opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment rich with benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-financial risk, internal control, audit, assurance, or a Finance/Operations role.
• Foundations in operational risk concepts, RCSA, or resilience/BCP.
• Communication skills for clear written and verbal reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inputs for RCSA cycles and maintain documentation.
• Support Operational Risk Governance forums and capture decisions.
• Assist with BCP activities and monitor control health.
• Prepare recurring risk reports using Excel/PowerPoint.
• Partner with Finance teams to gather inputs and resolve queries.

Skills

Non-financial risk experience

Strong organization

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

ServiceNow

Job description

Join the Finance Risk & Assurance (FinRiA) team at Morgan Stanley and help embed strong non financial risk practices across the Finance organisation. This Associate role is ideal for someone who is curious, highly organized, and eager to build depth in operational risk, governance, and controls while partnering with senior colleagues.

FinRiA is a globally integrated function that oversees non financial risk and assurance activities for Finance. Our remit spans Risk & Control Self Assessment (RCSA), Operational Risk Governance, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Information Security, Third Party Risk, Fraud Risk, and related frameworks. We work across regions and functions to provide clear risk insight, strengthen controls, and support informed decision making.

Success in this role means learning our risk frameworks, applying them consistently, and communicating clearly with a wide set of partners in Finance and second line risk teams.

What You’ll Do

As An Associate, you will support Senior Team Members to deliver the risk agenda and steadily take on ownership as you grow.

Risk Frameworks & Governance

• Coordinate inputs for RCSA cycles (risk identification, control evidence, action tracking) and maintain high‑quality documentation.
• Support Operational Risk Governance forums by preparing packs, capturing decisions, and following through on actions.

Resilience & Controls

• Assist with BCP activities (e.g., plan updates, testing logistics, result capture) and liaise with partners on remediation items.
• Help monitor control health across areas such as Information Security, Third Party Risk, and Fraud Risk, escalating inconsistencies to seniors.

Reporting & Insight

• 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.

Stakeholder Support

• Partner with Finance teams and second line counterparts (e.g., Operational Risk, Compliance) to gather inputs and resolve queries.
• Contribute to process improvements by documenting pain points and suggesting practical changes to streamline work.

What You Bring

• 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 summarizing messages for different audiences.
• Tools: Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word; familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or ServiceNow is a plus.
• Education/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent). Progress toward a relevant qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA) is a plus, not required.

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

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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Flexible Work Statement

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.