Morgan Stanley

Associate, Risk / Policy Management

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Financial Economics, Finance, or a related field
  • 4 years of experience in risk management or related financial analysis roles
  • Expertise in market risk management across asset classes
  • Strong understanding of regulatory standards and risk limit frameworks
  • Proficient in quantitative risk metrics, including Value at Risk (VaR)
  • Experience with stress testing methodologies and portfolio vulnerability assessment
  • Skilled in developing risk visualization dashboards using Power BI, SQL, and Python

Responsibilities

  • Manage market risk for trading desks, engaging with traders and management
  • Approve complex large transactions while collaborating with credit and finance teams
  • Facilitate independent challenge on trading decisions and understand P&L drivers
  • Build tools for risk and P&L analysis and participate in new product approvals
  • Conduct stress testing scenario analysis for regulatory submissions
  • Communicate key risks and portfolio changes through presentations
  • Continuously review limit and reporting frameworks in alignment with business strategy

Benefits

  • Telecommuting allowed up to 2 days per week
  • Access to Morgan Stanley's comprehensive benefit programs
  • Potential for commission earnings and discretionary bonuses
  • Incentive compensation tied to individual and corporate performance
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, New York to manage market risk for trading desks with direct engagement across traders, trading management, and strategists, ensuring timely escalation of identified risks to senior risk managers. Collaborate with credit, finance, and valuation control teams, as well as real-time involvement in approving complex and large transactions. Facilitate independent challenge of trading decisions, understand P&L drivers, build tools for risk and P&L analysis, participate in new product approval processes, and continuously review limit and reporting frameworks to ensure alignment with evolving business strategies and market conditions. Perform stress testing scenario analysis for weekly production and annual CCAR submission, signing off risk submissions to regulators and senior management, and communicating key risks and portfolio changes through presentations. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

What you'll bring to the role:

-Requires a Bachelor's degree in Financial Economics, Finance, or a related field of study.

-Requires four (4) years of experience in the position offered or four (4) years as an Associate, Analyst, or related occupation.

-Requires four (4) years of experience with the following skills:
  • Market risk management, including risk identification, measurement, and mitigation across diverse asset classes and investment structures;
  • Design and implement risk limit frameworks that align with regulatory standards and business objectives;
  • Monitor and analyse quantitative risk metrics such as Value at Risk (VaR), sensitivity analysis, and basis calculations for hedged positions;
  • Design of stress testing methodologies, including scenario design, narrative coherence, and interpretation of results to assess portfolio vulnerabilities;
  • Manage portfolio risk inventory, including monitoring exposures, hedges, and ensuring accurate risk representation;
  • Evaluate and enhance pricing, risk, and capital models, addressing deficiencies and ensuring model suitability for complex products; and
  • Develop interactive dashboards using Power BI for risk visualization and reporting, and program using SQL and Python.


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 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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