Senior Associate - ISG Trading Risk Governance

Team Description:

Trading Risk Governance within the ISG Central Risk Team (1LoD) is responsible for risk limit monitoring and trading risk signoff governance functions within Morgan Stanley.

The team partners with internal and external control groups to understand business needs and their associated risks, execute on practical solutions, and maintain a global governance, communication, and awareness strategy that underscores a culture of control excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

This specific role is to be part of the BU Limit Governance Team focused on governance and oversight of the Firm's Risk Limit Framework. The candidate would be expected to undertake a wide range of duties, often having to manage multiple tasks with frequent changes to priorities.

Key responsibilities include supporting the daily activities and initiatives of the group, such as:

• Running day-to-day processes of the Limit Governance Program which includes monitoring compliance through investigation of alerts, escalation of exceptions to policies and assisting with their resolution
• Monitoring and tracking key metrics and assisting in the design and implementation of reports
• Preparing materials for senior management at the ISG Limit Governance Committee
• Coordinating and prioritizing tasks with team members in New York and London
• Working with first and second line stakeholders to maintain and manage the Limit Framework
• Identifying opportunities for improvements of the existing control framework and participate in projects to enhance controls
• Maintaining the policies and procedures in line with evolving standards
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support continuous improvement of governance processes

Skills Required

• Management Graduate/ Master's in Commerce
• 3-6 years with a background in Compliance, Risk Management, Trade surveillance and / or Trading Support focusing on sales and trading issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong risk and control mindset, displaying sound judgment
• Ability to anticipate issues ahead of time and escalate as appropriate
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills with ability to communicate complex topics effectively
• Sound analytical and critical thinking skills
• Sensitivity to detail and accuracy in everyday work
• Strong time management and organizational skills

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 - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll 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. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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.