Technology Risk Remediation Assocaite

The Risk Reporting function supports ETS in delivering the risk agenda through working with Technology SMEs and Risk Management to identify, track and reduce risk in the environment.

This Risk Manager is responsible for collaborating across the Risk lines of defense and ETS divisional management, to support the super-departments and division team in identifying risks and tracking remediation through to conclusion. The role will vary from risk reporting to project tracking, supporting management in managing the ETS Risk book of work. The role is in a fast-paced environment and requires the successful candidate to operate independently and is execution oriented.

This is a Risk & Resilience Management III position at associate level, which is part of the job family responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure operational continuity and resilience in the face of potential threats or disruptions that could impact the organization, plus management of ongoing incidents.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

What you'll do in the role:

• Coordinate the organization's response to significant risk events and resilience challenges.
• Lead the planning and execution of business continuity and disaster recovery exercises.
• Prepare and present risk and resiliency reports to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory requirements related to risk and resiliency management.
• Support the risk function in driving cross super-department coordination on risk remediation activities.
• Develop reports and analyze data on risk activity to support presentation to senior management.
• Partner with ETS Technologists, Senior Management and Risk Management functions to deliver risk reduction projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrate good time management, the ability to prioritize tasks and to meet deadlines across multiple projects - this role will require the ability to change contexts. Skill Requirements:
• Strong analytical skills
• Have a thirst for performing detailed analysis of large volumes of data and shaping data in to value add insights.
• Exposure to the project lifecycle, project coordination or project management.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work across functional disciplines
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment while juggling multiple tasks.
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving
• High attention to details, highly organized and goal oriented

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Risk Management, Business Continuity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Awareness of global regulatory requirements and industry standards in risk and resiliency management.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in reporting to senior management.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior staff in risk and resiliency practices.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Desirable Skills:

• Manage risk, issue and dependency identification, coordination of mitigation / remediation work
• Have a good awareness of the lifecycle of risk (identification/assessment/mitigation)
• Ability to build strong relationships across various stakeholder groups (technologists/system owners/1 LOD/2 LOD etc)
• Manage risk, issue and dependency identification, coordination of mitigation / remediation work
• A background in project or risk management within Financial Services within a technical realm
• Experience operating in an Agile environment.
• Experience of data visualization tools such as Qlikview
• Certification in risk or project management (eg CRISC, CISSP, PMP)

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity

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.

At Morgan Stanley Glasgow, we support the Firm's global Operations, Technology, Finance, Corporate, and Institutional Securities divisions. The Glasgow office, known for its excellence in process, client service & leadership, has led us to win numerous innovation and people awards. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Glasgow community since 2000, steadily contributing to the development of a vibrant local financial services and fintech industry. Everyone is encouraged to chart their own meaningful career and achieve goals with the support of our best-in-class training and development opportunities.

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.

Internal Applicants

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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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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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.