Risk Management, Market Risk Manager Commodities, Associate Vice President

Risk Management Market Risk Manager - Commodities Associate / Vice President
London
JR018460

The role will reside within FRMs Market Risk Department. The Market Risk Management Division (MRD) is responsible for the independent identification analysis reporting and escalation of all market risk exposures arising from EMEA business activities acting independently of business management and providing an effective challenge process.

The successful candidate will be located on the trading floor and cover the commodities business which includes North America Power and Gas EU Power and Gas Emissions Oil and Oil Products Metals and Agricultural Products. The role will cover all commodity products but with a primary focus on Oil/products EU Power and Gas and Metals.

Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports Morgan Stanley to achieve its business goals by partnering with business units across the Firm to realize efficient risk-adjusted returns acting as a strategic advisor to the Board and protecting the Firm from exposure to losses as a result of credit market liquidity operational model and other risks.

About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking securities investment management and wealth management services.

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. We 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.

What will you be doing
Assessment of market risks concentrations and top risks
As a desk-facing manager ability to independently challenge traders trading management and strategists with appropriate escalation of risks identified to senior risk managers
Real-time involvement in approval of complex & large transactions. Performing deal analysis including independently assessing overlooked risks agreeing hedging strategies with the Front Office determining approval standards and writing concise decision support briefs
Development of risk methodologies stress scenarios and tools. Involvement in system improvements working closely with traders quantitative analysts IT and other groups within the Firm
Contribute to the assessment of the suitability and performance of pricing risk and capital models and work with relevant groups to address material deficiencies

What were looking for:
Degree or equivalent in a quantitative subject mathematics statistics or engineering
Minimum 3 years of experience in commodities market particularly in energy (Oil Power/NatGas) or metals.
Strong familiarity with VaR calculations stress testing and scenario analysis for commodity products (preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Confidence to take ideas forward and to challenge others where appropriate with experience in management by influence facilitating and gaining consensus
The ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and deliver clear risk presentations to senior management

Skills that will help you in the role:
Ability to work independently in a self-directed way in a collaborative team-oriented environment
Strong organizational skills with an interest in working in a fast-paced environment often balancing multiple high priority deliverables

Where will you be working
This role is based in 20 Bank Street London.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.