Job Overview
Who's the hiring manager?
Sign up to PitchMeAI to discover the hiring manager's details for this job. We will also write them an intro email for you.
Job Description
About the Role
Morgan Stanley's Firm Risk Management (FRM) team partners with business units to achieve business goals by driving efficient risk-adjusted returns. FRM acts as a strategic advisor, protecting the firm from losses related to credit, market, liquidity, operational, model, and other risks.
This position is within the Risk Analysis and Reporting function, dedicated to performing detailed risk analysis, creating comprehensive risk reports, and designing/implementing strategic reporting solutions. You will be part of a global team, covering report design, development, risk data analysis, visualization, and automation. Regular communication of analysis results to senior management and regulators is expected. Success requires a strong desire to learn and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary, multi-regional team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain market risk reports for fixed income, commodity, and equity trading activities for senior management and risk managers.
- Collaborate with desk risk management to analyze exposure drivers and prepare supporting information for conclusions.
- Perform trend and variance analysis on risk sensitivities, exposures, and Value at Risk (VAR).
- Manage ad-hoc requests from senior management, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Evaluate existing reporting processes for improvement opportunities and collaborate on cross-functional projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelors/Masters Degree in Finance or Engineering.
- 2-5 years of work experience in risk/financial reporting, risk data analysis, and process management.
- Expertise in Database Management, data extraction and manipulation (SQL).
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI).
- Experience in reporting process automation (VBA or Python).
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel and PowerPoint) is mandatory.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, both written and verbally.
- Preferred: Knowledge of financial products and financial risk management through industry experience.
Key skills/competency
- Risk Management
- Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis
- SQL
- Power BI
- VBA
- Python
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Communication Skills
How to Get Hired at Morgan Stanley
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in risk reporting, data analysis, SQL, Power BI, and automation tools (VBA, Python).
- Showcase financial acumen: Emphasize your understanding of financial products and risk management principles.
- Demonstrate technical skills: Provide specific examples of your proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and data manipulation.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your ability to work independently, under pressure, and communicate complex information.
- Research Morgan Stanley: Understand their values, culture, and commitment to risk management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about this job opportunity
Explore similar opportunities that match your background