Risk COO (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate

Company Profile Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Department Profile The cornerstone of Morgan Stanley's risk management philosophy is the execution of risk-adjusted returns through prudent risk-taking that protects Morgan Stanley's capital base and franchise. Risk Management protects the firm from exposure to losses resulting from defaults by our lending and trading counterparties. Background on the Position Morgan Stanley seeks a professional to join the Risk Analysis and Reporting team within the Firm Risk department. Firm Risk provides independent oversight across the Firm's trading and investment activities. Risk Analysis and Reporting is a critical component of Firm Risk, responsible for performing detailed risk analysis, creating comprehensive risk reporting and designing and implementing strategic reporting solutions. The individual will cover a diverse range of responsibilities to facilitate analysis and control of risk information to meet the requirements of the Firm's Risk Management function and the regulators. To be successful, candidates will need to have a relevant educational background (economics, mathematics, statistics or programming languages), a strong desire to learn, and the ability to work on a multidisciplinary, multi-regional team. Information processed in the department is confidential and thus the candidate must demonstrate integrity. Primary Responsibilities > Contribute to end-to-end risk reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements > Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver efficient committee reporting processes > Participate in projects for innovative solutions to develop risk reporting capabilities and solve risk data problems to enhance the Firm's risk management capabilities, including developing interactive visualization tooling > Design and implement risk infrastructure projects to enhance data management and risk reporting tooling capabilities > Contribute to strategic Firm Risk Management communication efforts by developing comprehensive risk reporting capabilities > Develop presentation materials for senior management committees Skills required > Strong analytical and problem-solving skills > Strong project management skills > Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information for delivery to senior management > Good understanding of financial products and risk metrics > Attention to detail and good organizational skills > Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment > Ability to work under pressure and perform under tight deadlines > Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Qualifications > Bachelors or Master's degree (preferred) with 3 years of work experience in finance/accounting/risk management/technology > Risk management experience in market, credit risk and/or liquidity risk preferred > Experience with project or process management > Higher degrees or other qualifications related to any of the above areas will be advantageous WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90