Treasury Risk Lead - Associate

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Glasgow is looking for a Finance Risk Associate to support risk initiatives and collaborate across teams. You will help prepare risk reports, monitor incidents, and contribute to risk management projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree or qualification in progress, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company offers a supportive environment and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Curious, analytical mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Clear communicator who collaborates well with team members.
• Detail-oriented and organized with good multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare risk reports and insights for senior stakeholders.
• Support key risk activities like Risk & Control Self Assessment.
• Monitor risk incidents and assist in identifying trends.

Skills

Understanding of risk and Finance processes

Curiosity and analytical skills

Clear communication

Organizational and detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant degree or working toward CA, ACCA, CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Are you looking to build a career in risk management and make a meaningful impact in Finance? We're hiring a Finance Risk Associate within our Finance Risk and Assurance Department to support key risk initiatives, collaborate across teams, and grow into a future leader in the field.

Our Team

Join a collaborative and globally integrated Finance Risk and Assurance team, dedicated to overseeing risk management and assurance responsibilities within Morgan Stanley's Finance division. Our team plays a crucial role in driving initiatives such as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Operational Risk Governance, comprehensive reporting and metrics, Business Continuity Planning, Information Security, Third Party Risk, and Fraud Risk. Success in this team requires a solid grasp of operational risk concepts and control frameworks, the ability to interpret complex policies and regulations, and a talent for coordinating governance activities across a dynamic division. As a member of our team, you'll gain broad exposure to key risk processes, working closely with experts to develop practical skills and contribute to a culture of excellence in Finance.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our supportive and high-performing team, you'll:

• Help prepare risk reports and insights for senior stakeholders.
• Support Finance in delivering key risk activities like Risk & Control Self Assessment, Business Continuity, Compliance, and Information Security.
• Monitor risk incidents and controls, and assist in identifying trends and solutions.
• Contribute ideas to improve how we manage risk across Finance.
• Work with cross-functional teams on exciting risk-related projects.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who:

• Has an understanding of risk and Finance processes (we'll help you grow!).
• Is curious, analytical, and eager to learn.
• Communicates clearly and works well with others.
• Is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling tasks.
• Knows their way around Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with tools like Power BI or Alteryx is a bonus.
• Is committed to personal development and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Holds a relevant degree or is working toward a professional qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA)

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

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.

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