Morgan Stanley

Market Risk - Associate

Profile Description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a [Associate] to [Market Risk Team]

Firm Risk Management

In the Firm Risk Management division, we advise businesses across the Firm on risk mitigation strategies, develop tools to analyze and monitor risks and lead key regulatory initiatives.

Company Profile

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you’ll do in the role:

The primary responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to the following:
• Perform data quality checks across trades, risk measures and Market data.
• Independently investigate data quality issues to determine root cause analysis and provide effective resolution and appropriate escalation in timely manner.
• Observe and analyze data issue patterns to identify recurring problems and proactively collaborate with data providers for timely resolution.
• Ensure accurate & timely production of market risk metrics daily.
• Analyze the impact of market data changes on risk measures such as value at risk, assess each market move proactively and make recommendations on accuracy of moves.
• Identify potential inconsistences or movements in market risk metrics.
• Collaborate with Risk managers to understand their data requirements and contribute to improving data related controls and processes.
• Collaborate with technology in implementing Data related strategic programs.
• Contribute to automations of manual processes, where possible

What you’ll bring to the role:

Qualifications/Skills Required:

•  Minimum of 3-5 years of Market Risk middle office experience.
• Good Understanding of risk management concepts and financial products across asset classes. Prior experience in securitized products or commodities asset class is preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to details.
• Advanced Excel, VBA programming & SQL. Knowledge of Python will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and take ownership to meet tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree, Engineering or Finance is a plus.

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.

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.