Multi-Asset & Alternatives Risk Associate

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) together with its investment advisory affiliates operates in 26 countries with $1.9 Tn in assets under management or supervision as of March 31 2026. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base which includes governments institutions corporations and individuals worldwide.

WE OFFER

• The Global Risk & Analysis Group (GRA) team offers the opportunity to identify assess manage and monitor risk across MSIM and provide research/analysis and reporting for clients regulators Portfolio Management Teams Firm Management and other internal teams.
• This member of GRA will be based in New York and responsible for analysis research and delivery of certain Multi-Asset & Alternatives risk-focused addition the Associate will perform data analysis aggregation and reporting.

YOU WILL

• Work as a key member of the Multi-Asset & Alternatives Risk team to conduct research and analysis of MSIMs actively managed multi-asset funds and the overall global equity fixed income commodities FX derivatives and hedge fund markets.
• Measure identify and communicate risks of actively managed multi-asset funds to various parties such as Portfolio Management Teams Firm Management clients regulators and other internal teams.
• Research construct apply and interpret macroeconomic and historical stress scenarios as they relate to actively managed multi-asset funds.
• Lead regular quality control checks of derivatives securities and ex-ante risk data in Aladdin.
• Use market risk and performance tools such as Aladdin FIS APT Barra Portfolio Manager Bloomberg on a daily basis.
• Work closely with other investment risk management teams (equity fixed income liquidity cross-investment) to expand and optimize MSIMs risk management platform.
• Calculate ESG risk metrics including portfolio carbon emissions and climate scenario analysis and conduct screenings for ESG controversy flags and business involvements.
• Collaborate with I.T. Team to build and improve data and processes which are critical to the Multi-Asset & Alternatives Risk Team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An undergraduate degree in business finance mathematics or other related quantitative field
• Ideally 2 to 4 years of experience; previous experience in the asset management industry working with multi-asset and alternatives strategies is strongly preferred.
• CFA or graduate degree is a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience using SQL Python or R is a plus.
• Familiarity with market data and risk tools (i.e. Aladdin SunGard APT Barra Portfolio Manager BarraOne Bloomberg).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter.
• Team-player mentality with the ability to work independently when necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once and meet associated deadlines.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley we raise manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve done that for 90 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 $110000 and $120000 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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion where individuals are hired developed and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate bringing a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences.

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