Risk COO (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate

474 MS Services Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in New York seeks a Risk Analyst to join the Risk Analysis and Reporting team within Firm Risk. You will support end-to-end risk reporting, collaborate across functions, and help design infrastructure for risk data and reporting tools.

Strong analytical skills and project management are essential. The role requires a background in economics/finance/statistics or programming languages, with a focus on accurate, timely reporting and communication with senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 3 years of work experience in finance/accounting/risk management/technology.
• Risk management experience in market, credit risk and/or liquidity risk preferred.
• Experience with project or process management.
• Higher degrees or other qualifications related to any of the above areas will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to end-to-end risk reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver efficient committee reporting processes.
• Participate in projects for innovative solutions to develop risk reporting capabilities and solve risk data problems to enhance the Firm's risk management capabilities, including developing interactive visualization tooling.
• Design and implement risk infrastructure projects to enhance data management and risk reporting tooling capabilities.
• Contribute to strategic Firm Risk Management communication efforts by developing comprehensive risk reporting capabilities.
• Develop presentation materials for senior management committees.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Financial products & risk metrics

Attention to detail

Independent work

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in finance/economics/math or computing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Profile

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. 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. Morgan Stanley 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.

Department Profile

The cornerstone of Morgan Stanley's risk management philosophy is the execution of risk-adjusted returns through prudent risk-taking that protects Morgan Stanley's capital base and franchise. Risk Management protects the firm from exposure to losses resulting from defaults by our lending and trading counterparties.

Background on the Position

Morgan Stanley seeks a professional to join the Risk Analysis and Reporting team within the Firm Risk department. Firm Risk provides independent oversight across the Firm's trading and investment activities. Risk Analysis and Reporting is a critical component of Firm Risk, responsible for performing detailed risk analysis, creating comprehensive risk reporting and designing and implementing strategic reporting solutions. The individual will cover a diverse range of responsibilities to facilitate analysis and control of risk information to meet the requirements of the Firm's Risk Management function and the regulators. To be successful, candidates will need to have a relevant educational background (economics, mathematics, statistics or programming languages), a strong desire to learn, and the ability to work on a multidisciplinary, multi-regional team. Information processed in the department is confidential and thus the candidate must demonstrate integrity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to end-to-end risk reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver efficient committee reporting processes
• Participate in projects for innovative solutions to develop risk reporting capabilities and solve risk data problems to enhance the Firm's risk management capabilities, including developing interactive visualization tooling
• Design and implement risk infrastructure projects to enhance data management and risk reporting tooling capabilities
• Contribute to strategic Firm Risk Management communication efforts by developing comprehensive risk reporting capabilities
• Develop presentation materials for senior management committees

Skills required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information for delivery to senior management
• Good understanding of financial products and risk metrics
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and perform under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master's degree (preferred) with 3 years of work experience in finance/accounting/risk management/technology
• Risk management experience in market, credit risk and/or liquidity risk preferred
• Experience with project or process management
• Higher degrees or other qualifications related to any of the above areas will be advantageous

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

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $140,000 year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

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. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.