Risk Analytics (Risk Management) Job Level Associate

Firm Risk Management
Morgan Stanleys Firm Risk Management (FRM) Division is an exciting and rapidly growing space. We support 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.

Background on the Position
Morgan Stanley is seeking a quantitative risk associate to join the Firm Risk Managements Risk Analytics Group. Risk Analytics develops market risk credit risk climate risk and scenario projection models providing quantitative analysis on the Firms risk exposures. By developing mathematical and statistical models Risk Analytics calculates the risks associated with specified sets of financial positions and day-to-day operations.

This role will reside within the Scenario and Credit Stress Analytics (SCSA) department of Risk Analytics. The SCSA department has two main teams. Scenario Analytics is responsibility for producing macroeconomic scenarios and forecasts used in Firm-wide capital planning budgeting and loss assessment. Credit Stress Analytics is responsible for developing state-of-the-art credit stress testing and credit loss allowance models.

SCSA is seeking a senior quantitative modeler to join the CSA team. The candidate needs to collaborate within the team and across a range of functional groups to timely fulfill the deliverables for various stress testing exercises.

Primary Responsibilities
>Participate in research development and implementation of credit stress test and credit loss allowances models
>Perform econometric analyses to support methodology development
>Perform backtests stress tests scenario analyses and sensitivity studies
>Conduct on-demand analyses of model changes
>Perform data analyses for various purposes
>Collaborate with teams across the globe Qualifications
>Masters degree in a quantitative field such as Finance Economics Engineering or Mathematics or equivalent experience.
>2-6 years of experience at a financial institution audit firm or consulting firm preferably performing a similar function.
>Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
>Proficiency in using Python and R for statistical and econometric analysis.
>Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
>Attention to detail a self-motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
>Excellent communication skills: ability to present complex and technical issues clearly both verbally and in writing.

Desired Qualifications
>Knowledge of financial risk management and regulatory compliance.
>Prior risk management experience in the financial industry.

Firm Risk Management values diversity and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees.

This role is hybrid and currently requires in office attendance 3 days/week. The in-office requirement is subject to change at any time.

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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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100000 and $140000 year at the commencement of 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

Morgan Stanleys goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex sex stereotype gender gender identity or expression transgender sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy veteran or military service status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).