Senior Associate, Multi-Asset Risk & Analytics

PowerToFly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) seeks a Senior Associate within the Global Risk & Analysis Group in New York to conduct research and analysis of multi-asset funds and related markets.

You will measure risk, develop macro scenarios, run quality checks on risk data, and collaborate with IT to improve data processes; prior experience in asset management and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, mathematics or related quantitative field.
• Ideally 4–6 years of experience in asset management with multi-asset and alternatives.
• CFA or graduate degree is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with SQL, Python or R is a plus.
• Familiarity with market data and risk tools (Aladdin, SunGard APT, Barra Portfolio Manager, BarraOne, Bloomberg).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; team player and self-starter.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MSIM’s multi-asset funds and related markets (equity, fixed income, commodities, FX, derivatives, hedge funds).
• Measure and communicate risk to Portfolio Management Teams, Firm Management, clients and regulators.
• Research and interpret macroeconomic and historical stress scenarios for multi-asset funds.
• Perform quality control checks of derivatives securities and ex-ante risk data in Aladdin.
• Use market, risk, and performance tools daily (Aladdin, APT, Barra PM, Bloomberg).
• Collaborate with other risk teams to enhance MSIM’s risk management platform.
• Calculate ESG risk metrics including carbon emissions and climate scenarios and screen for controversies.
• Work with IT to build and improve data and processes for the risk team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-starter

Team player

Multi-tasking

Motivated

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/finance/math

CFA or graduate degree

Tools

Aladdin

SunGard APT

Barra Portfolio Manager

BarraOne

Bloomberg

SQL

Python

R

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) seeks a Senior Associate within the Global Risk & Analysis Group in New York to conduct research and analysis of multi-asset funds and related markets.

You will measure risk, develop macro scenarios, run quality checks on risk data, and collaborate with IT to improve data processes; prior experience in asset management and strong communication are valued.