Risk Management - Risk Governance - Associate

Morgan Stanley; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate to join their EMEA Risk Governance Team in London. This role involves performing secretarial duties for Risk Committees, coordinating policy reviews, and contributing to broader governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience in financial services, and excellent business writing skills. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders. Join a firm that values integrity, excellence, and a strong team ethic, and take the next step in your professional career.

Benefits

Flexible Working Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in financial services and committee management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial duties for EMEA Risk Management Committees.
• Coordinate reviews of Risk Management policies and procedures.

Skills

Business Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Risk Management - Risk Governance - Associate
London

3249806

Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports Morgan Stanley to achieve its business goals by partnering with business units across the Firm to realize efficient risk-adjusted returns, acting as a strategic advisor to the Board and protecting the Firm from exposure to losses as a result of credit, market, liquidity, model and other risks.

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Associate to join FRM's EMEA Risk Governance Team in London. The role holder will be primarily responsible for performing secretarial duties of Risk Committees, coordinating the review of policies and procedures and contributing to the Risk Governance team's broader initiatives.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

What will you be doing?

1. Performing secretarial duties of EMEA Risk Management Committees, including:
1. Proposing and agreeing agendas with the Chair
2. Compiling and reviewing/challenging meeting packs
3. Attending and minuting meetings, including following up on agreed actions
4. Maintaining Terms of References and advising on the appropriate governance for specific topics
5. Providing support to the primary secretary for senior executive Risk Committees
2. Co-ordination of annual / ad-hoc reviews of EMEA Risk Management policies and procedures and disclosures, including identifying and agreeing improvements with Policy/Procedure owners and syndication with stakeholder group
3. Developing ad-hoc presentations for internal and external stakeholders

What we're looking for:

1. Bachelors degree or equivalent
2. Experience in financial services, with prior experience in areas relating to Committee management and policies and procedures
3. Excellent business writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality minutes in a timely manner for senior management or external stakeholders
4. The ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, both written and verbally
5. An interest in working in a fast-paced environment, often balancing multiple high priority deliverables
6. The ability to work independently in a self-directed way in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
7. Strong attention to detail and ability to provide information in usable formats (proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word)

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.

Equal opportunities statement:

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.