Morgan Stanley

Associate, Risk/Policy Management

Morgan Stanley$133K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field required.
  • Minimum of two years' experience in a risk management or related role.
  • Expertise in managing market risk for both Public and Private investment Funds, including stress testing and valuation techniques.
  • Proficient in designing and maintaining market risk limit frameworks and portfolio inventories.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in developing reports using PowerBI, SQL, and VBA.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor market risks for Equity Investments daily using Greeks and scenario analysis.
  • Conduct comprehensive portfolio analysis across Public and Private Credit/Equity funds.
  • Create and maintain a limit framework aligned with business risk profiles and growth.
  • Develop presentations for senior management highlighting key risks and portfolio changes.
  • Participate in data enhancement projects to elevate risk reporting and management.
  • Design financial stress testing scenarios for regulatory compliance and internal assessments.
  • Analyze CCAR scenario shocks and documentation for regulatory stress testing.

Benefits

  • Telecommuting allowed up to two days a week for work-life balance.
  • Access to Morgan Stanley's comprehensive benefit programs, including incentive compensation and bonuses.
  • Engagement in data enhancement projects that contribute to professional development.
Full Job Description
What you'll do in the role:

Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Risk/Policy Management in New York, NY to monitor market risks for Equity Investments, including the use of metrics such as, Greeks, limits, and scenario analysis tools daily. Perform deep dives into the Firm's portfolio, across Public and Private Credit/Equity funds to ensure the Firm's inventory of key risks is up-to-date and accurate. Create and maintain a limit framework, coherent with the business risk profile and projected growth. Create presentations articulating key risks and portfolio changes to senior management in a timely fashion. Work on data enhancement and infrastructure projects to improve reporting capabilities, to achieve more effective risk management and improve the limit framework. Design and implement a broad range of financial stress testing scenarios for regulatory, firm-wide and ad-hoc scenarios. Contribute to Capital requirement calculation, including Value at risk and FRTB Framework. Prepare the annual CCAR scenario shocks, including effective challenge of risk descriptions, materiality assessments, scenario capture and stress drivers. Liaise with team members and Risk Managers to complete Regulatory Stress Testing documentation. Analyze market risk stress testing results for internal committees and external regulators, with focus on Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) submission. Stay abreast of market trends, emerging risks and macro-economic themes. Enhance the Firms' stress testing frameworks to ensure best-in-class capabilities. Telecommuting permitted up to two (2) days per week.

What you'll bring to the role:

-Requires a Master's in Finance, Economics, or a closely related field of study.

-Requires two (2) years of experience in the position offered or two (2) years as an Analyst, Associate, Consultant, Risk Management, or a closely related occupation.

-Requires two (2) years of experience in each of the following skills:
  • Manage market risk for Public and Private investment Funds;
  • Design market risk limit framework;
  • Maintain and update portfolio risk inventory;
  • Monitor portfolio hedges and calculate the basis on the investments;
  • Improve data infrastructure to enhance market risk reporting and enrich data capabilities in line with Product Owner in the Agile construct;
  • Design stress testing scenarios coherent with scenario narrative and portfolio vulnerabilities;
  • Analyze stress testing results;
  • Monitor and analyze daily Value at Risk;
  • Develop PowerBI reports, and program using SQL and VBA.


Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $133,000 and $140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Telecommuting permitted up to two (2) days per week.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Investment Management are active managers of capital, working to outperform the market and deliver results for their clients. Morgan Stanley Investment Management's long-tenured professionals apply their experience and expertise across public and private markets, in single-sector, multi-asset and custom solutions.

Morgan Stanley Careers

Joining Morgan Stanley today means becoming part of a global team dedicated to strengthening communities, pioneering innovation, and fostering diversity. As a leading global financial services firm, Morgan Stanley offers unparalleled job opportunities, career growth, and a culture of leadership that together create an exceptional employment experience. Work You’ll Do At Morgan Stanley, you will collaborate with knowledgeable professionals to drive innovation and deliver solutions in financial services. Our team is composed of diverse, talented individuals who bring their unique skills and perspectives to work every day, setting the standard for leadership in the global market. Morgan Stanley is not just a company; it's a place where ambitious, creative, and skilled individuals can build a rewarding career. Here, you can experience the benefits of a vibrant culture dedicated to professional growth and diversity training. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with Morgan Stanley’s internship programs. These positions offer invaluable industry insights and professional experience to students and recent graduates. Interns at Morgan Stanley gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned experts in a dynamic, supportive environment. Innovation and Professional Growth We believe in the power of innovation to solve complex problems and encourage our team to think differently and act boldly. Morgan Stanley supports your career development through comprehensive training, development programs, and leadership workshops, ensuring that every employee has the tools they need to succeed. Join Our Team Explore the various job opportunities at Morgan Stanley, from entry-level positions to executive roles. We are hiring individuals who are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a team that values integrity, excellence, and a forward-thinking mindset. Enhance your skills through our networking events, mentorship opportunities, and ongoing professional development. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Morgan Stanley Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your preferences to receive updates about new postings, career tips, and exclusive insights from our team leaders. Apply Now Ready to take the next step in your career? Search open positions that match your skills and interests on the Morgan Stanley Jobs portal. Prepare your resume, refine your interview techniques, and join a company that values innovation and leadership. At Morgan Stanley, we’re not just building careers—we’re developing leaders. Discover how far your talents can take you by joining our team today.
Learn more about Morgan Stanley
Size
77,000 employees
Market Cap
$144.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$10.9 billion
Founded
1935
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$52 billion
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