Market Risk (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate

Morgan Stanley is a leading financial services firm that supports its business goals through effective risk management. The Market Risk Department is seeking an Associate to monitor market risks, engage with trading desks, and support risk-related projects, ensuring compliance and effective communication with various stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesMaintain on-going dialogue with trading desks and Front Office support groups regarding positioning, market developments, trading strategies, limit usage, and risk representation of new tradesMonitor market risks through the review of portfolio risk sensitivities, Value-at-risk (VaR), stress scenario analysis and limit monitoring - in particular at various legal entitiesSupport projects involving your coverage area, such as market risk modelling enhancements, development of stress tests, or regulatory initiatives (e.g. Fundamental Review of the Trading Book)Collaborate closely with colleagues from the global Market Risk Department and other support groups, including Finance and TechnologyPerform regular deep dives on topical products, clients, and help create presentations articulating key risks and portfolio changes to regulators and senior management in a timely fashionSkillsCandidate must have a bachelor's degree at a minimum and 1-2 years of experience, or equivalent military serviceCuriosity and self-motivation to develop expertise in financial products, markets, and risk management practicesAn entrepreneurial mindset and the motivation to develop risk processes and frameworks from scratchStrong proficiency with a variety of technology tools, including analyzing large data sets using tools such as Excel, Python, or SQLHighly developed oral and written communication skills which can be used to prepare and present risk information to a variety of audiencesBenefitsCommission earningsIncentive compensationDiscretionary bonusesOther short and long-term incentive packagesOther Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programsCompany OverviewMorgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services. It was founded in 1935, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.morganstanley.com.



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