Investment Management - Operational Risk - Associate

PowerToFly; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Investment Management in Dublin seeks an Associate to support the Designated Person for Operational Risk Management. You will contribute to risk oversight, incident management, and regular reporting for funds under management.

The role requires a solid background in risk management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels in a fast-paced environment. Dublin-based role with potential for flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a risk discipline in a buy side firm or management consulting firm.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk management across the various risk types.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly detail-oriented self-starter and team player in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of board engagement is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Person (DP) for Operational Risk Management/Head of Risk in overseeing risk for funds managed by MSIM FMIL.
• Act as a secondary point of contact on operational risk matters including incident management.
• Produce regular and ad hoc operational risk reporting including board-level materials.
• Assist in risk identification for the entity including NFRA.
• Assist in managing risk framework through oversight of risk policies and procedures.
• Assist in assessment of outsourced service providers and evidencing of oversight.
• Support strategic initiatives to improve the risk function’s capabilities.
• Perform other activities as delegated by the Designated Person.

Skills

Operational risk

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA/CFA/FRM (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Investment Management - Operational Risk - AssociateDublin

Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”), together with its investment advisory affiliates, operates in 26 countries with $1.9 Tn in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2026. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

Role Description

The successful individual will support the Designated Person (DP) for Operational Risk Management/Head of Risk in carrying out effective risk oversight of all funds managed by MSIM FMIL.

This will include the following:

• Secondary point of contact regarding operational risk matters including incident management
• Production of regular and ad hoc operational risk reporting including board level materials
• Assist in managing risk identification for the entity inclusive of risks captured through the Non-Financial Risk Assessment (NFRA)
• Manage elements of other risk programs as required
• Support the DP in managing the risk framework through oversight of risk policies and procedures
• Assist in assessment of outsourced service providers and evidencing of oversight
• Support strategic and tactical initiatives to improve the risk function’s capabilities
• Perform other activities as delegated by the Designated Person.

Skills /Experience required

• Experience in a risk discipline in a buy side firm or management consulting firm.
• Educated to a third-level degree standard or equivalent.
• Have a strong knowledge of operational risk management across the various risk types
• Highly detail-oriented self-starter and team player, with the ability to maintain accuracy and effectiveness while working in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills - ability to appropriately engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Good technical skills including Excel and other end user computing tools.
• Knowledge of both public and private markets (preferable).
• Some experience of board engagement (preferable).
• MBA, CFA, or FRM is considered a plus but not required.

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 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.