Risk Analytics Operations Management

Firm Risk Management

Firm Risk Management (FRM) at Morgan Stanley supports the company in achieving its business goals by partnering with business units across the Firm. The team aims to realize efficient risk-adjusted returns, act as a strategic advisor to the Board, and protect the Firm from exposure to losses resulting from credit, market, liquidity, operational, model, and other risks.

Background on the Position

This Risk Analytics Operations Management role is situated within Firm Risk Management's Risk Analytics area. Risk Analytics is responsible for developing market risk analytics, credit risk analytics, and scenario analytics models. These models provide quantitative analysis on the Firm's risk exposures, utilizing mathematical and statistical models to calculate risks associated with specified sets of financial positions and day-to-day operations.

The Risk Analytics COO Team covers a wide array of departmental responsibilities, including planning, budget/resource management, model advisory & support, recruiting, project management, and the management of Regulatory/Internal Audit/Model Risk Management deliverables. Additionally, the team handles governance, controls, policies & procedures, training, and talent development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide project management support across various initiatives.
• Track diverse regulatory, audit, and model-related deliverables.
• Understand the models and approaches used, offering advisory support or constructive challenge to model developers.
• Lead or present at meetings, preparing relevant materials and presentations on models and associated processes in collaboration with model developers.
• Support organizational, infrastructure, and technology initiatives, coordinating with other teams.
• Develop and maintain model policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of two years of experience at a financial institution or consulting firm in a technical project management or coding capacity.
• Strong analytical skills and logical ability, with a proven record of attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with key business partners.
• Self-motivator and team player who demonstrates a proactive, can-do approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage, and allocate capital for our clients, helping them achieve their financial goals. We pride ourselves on a differentiated approach cultivated over 90 years. Our core values—putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back—guide our daily decisions to serve our clients, communities, and over 80,000 employees across 1,200 offices in 42 countries. You will find opportunities to work alongside top talent in a supportive and empowering environment. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, enriched by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Morgan Stanley offers attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks, supporting employees and their families throughout their work-life journey. There are also ample opportunities for internal mobility for those demonstrating passion and grit.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Risk Analytics
• Financial Modeling
• Regulatory Compliance
• Model Advisory
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• MS Excel
• PowerPoint
• Communication Skills