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Associate, Private Equity Risk (Risk Management)

AT Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley

Associate, Private Equity Risk (Risk Management)

New York, NY

Firm Risk Management
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.

Background on the Position
The role will reside within FRM's Market Risk Department (MRD) which is a team dedicated to providing governance and oversight of all market risks arising from the Firm's business activities. The successful candidate will be based in New York and will provide market risk coverage of the Firm's extensive investment portfolio in the Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM).

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The team covers a wide variety of products such as: private credit & equity, real estate, infrastructure funds, CLOs, multi-asset mutual funds, money market funds and associated hedges (Equities, Rates, FX and Credit).

Primary Responsibilities
> Monitoring market risks including the use of metrics such as Value-at-Risk (VaR), Greeks, limits, and scenario analysis tools daily
> Provide independent oversight of all market risks related to the Firm's investments portfolio and help create presentations articulating key risks and portfolio changes to senior management in a timely fashion
> Enhance the group's stress testing and risk reporting by streamlining the process. Work on data enhancement and infrastructure projects to improve reporting capabilities for more effective risk management and improve the limit framework
> Maintain active dialogue with business units, risk management colleagues, and support groups regarding business activities
> Regularly perform deep dives into the Firm's portfolio and ensure the Firm's inventory of key risks is up-to-date and accurate

Experience

> Bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited university or equivalent international degree
> Preferred 1 to 5 years of post-graduate work, or military experience
> Desired proficiency in Excel and SQL or a working knowledge of a programming language such as Python
> Self-motivated, curious, and adaptable with strong attention to detail and a willingness to assume extended responsibility
> Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective relationships with the business unit and external groups
> Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to produce concise and effective presentations
> Ability to work on multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines
> Willingness to question established processes and seek to improve them
> Desired knowledge of Equity or Fixed Income (Rates, FX and Credit) products

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $140,000 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.

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

Morgan Stanley's 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 base 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 the law.

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

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

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: Morgan-549782529168
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)