Morgan Stanley

Model Risk (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate

Morgan Stanley$100K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field required.
  • Experience in credit risk or market risk at a financial institution required.
  • 2+ years working experience in model validation, development, or finance/change management required.
  • Knowledge of capital frameworks (SA-CCR, FRTB, Basel III) is a plus.
  • Experience with CCAR and supervisory stress testing is advantageous.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams is necessary.
  • Proficiency in Python, R, Alteryx, or Excel VBA for model testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct model validation for market and credit risk RWA models under regulatory guidelines.
  • Develop independent testing frameworks to assess model accuracy and robust performance.
  • Review and quantify model risks and develop compensating controls.
  • Produce high-quality validation reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Global MRM teams and other departments to manage model risk.
  • Maintain relationships with regulators through accurate and timely submissions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Access to professional development and training resources.
  • Incentive compensation and discretionary bonuses offered.
  • Opportunities for Global Mobility and relocation.
  • Supportive work environment promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Model Risk Management - Associate, Capital and Risk Weighted Assets

Primary Responsibilities
1.Conduct model validation for market risk and credit risk RWA (Risk Weighted Assets) models used under forecasting for CCAR and other regulatory stress testing guidelines by challenging model assumptions, mathematical formulation, and implementation.
2.Conduct and develop independent testing ideas and framework to assess model accuracy and robustness under different scenarios and market conditions for the Models.
3.Contribute to development and independently review existing monitoring and quantify model risks due to model limitations including developing compensating controls.
4.Develop high-quality validation reports highlighting risks and limitations of models and communicate findings to stakeholders, senior management, and governance committees
Collaborate with Global MRM teams, Model Control Officers, Regulatory Capital Controllers, Finance and Risk Managers to manage model risk across the model lifecycle.
5.Assist in cultivating and managing effective relationships with regulators by providing accurate and timely submissions.
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Experience
-Masters (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field is required.
-The ideal candidate has experience with understanding of credit risk or market risk gained at a financial institution is required.
-2+ years of relevant working experience with validation, development or finance and change management function is required.
-Knowledge of financial products and regulatory rules capital framework (SA-CCR, FRTB and Basel III rules) is a plus.
-Experience on Regulatory Capital with CCAR and other supervisory stress testing is a plus.
-The ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, both written and verbally is required.
-Ability to partner and work effectively both with team members and with colleagues across the wider organization.
-An interest in working in a fast-paced environment, often balancing multiple high priority deliverables with high attention to detail attitude is required.
-Experience developing model testing for risk or capital models with IT implementation using Python, R or Alteryx and Excel VBA is a plus.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $140,000 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

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Net Income
$10.9 billion
Founded
1935
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$52 billion
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