Risk COO (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate

Company Profile

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The firm’s employees serve clients worldwide—including corporations, governments and individuals—from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. 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. Morgan Stanley offers a superior foundation for building a professional career—a place for people to learn, achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Department Profile

The cornerstone of Morgan Stanley’s risk management philosophy is the execution of risk‑adjusted returns through prudent risk‑taking that protects the firm’s capital base and franchise. Risk Management protects the firm from exposure to losses resulting from defaults by our lending and trading counterparties.

Background on the Position

Morgan Stanley seeks a professional to join the Risk Analysis and Reporting team within the Firm Risk department. Firm Risk provides independent oversight across the firm’s trading and investment activities. Risk Analysis and Reporting is a critical component of Firm Risk, responsible for performing detailed risk analysis, creating comprehensive risk reporting and designing and implementing strategic reporting solutions. The individual will cover a diverse range of responsibilities to facilitate analysis and control of risk information to meet the requirements of the firm’s Risk Management function and regulators. Candidates should have a relevant educational background (economics, mathematics, statistics or programming languages), a strong desire to learn, and the ability to work on a multidisciplinary, multi‑regional team. Information processed in the department is confidential, requiring the highest level of integrity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to end‑to‑end risk reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver efficient committee reporting processes.
• Participate in projects for innovative solutions to develop risk reporting capabilities and solve risk data problems, including developing interactive visualization tooling.
• Design and implement risk infrastructure projects to enhance data management and risk reporting tooling capabilities.
• Contribute to strategic Firm Risk Management communication efforts by developing comprehensive risk reporting capabilities.
• Develop presentation materials for senior management committees.

Skills Required

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information for delivery to senior management.
• Good understanding of financial products and risk metrics.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and perform under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) with at least 3 years of work experience in finance, accounting, risk management or technology.
• Risk management experience in market, credit risk and/or liquidity risk preferred.
• Experience with project or process management.
• Higher degrees or other qualifications related to the above areas are advantageous.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients, helping them reach their goals in a differentiated way—a practice we’ve refined over 90 years. Our values—putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back—guide daily decisions for the benefit of clients, communities, and more than 80,000 employees across 1,200 offices in 42 countries. You’ll work alongside the best and brightest in an environment that supports and empowers you. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences. We offer attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks, and provide ample opportunity to move across the business for those who demonstrate passion and grit.

Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and is part of a total compensation package that may include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short‑ and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley‑sponsored benefit programs.