Trading Risk Management - Vice President

What will you be doing?

In particular, the role holder is required to take reasonable steps (directly or via appropriate delegation) to discharge the role responsibilities set out below:

Strategy

• Review the Morgan Stanley Group global strategy and the Group Strategy and identify, manage, and mitigate trading risks associated with the appropriate implementation of the strategy.
• Provide advice as necessary to the EMEA head of FID on the trading risk and/or implications associated with the Group Strategy, and the resources required to manage and mitigate those risks.

Performance

• Provide regular reports to the EMEA head of FID and other appropriate parties of all matters relating to FID, its performance and operations, and other key matters which they require to be brought to their attention and/or of which they ought reasonably to be aware.
• Oversee escalation of all trading risks issues in Fixed Income Division to ensure robust identification, mitigation, and management of risks within Group Strategy.
• Specific areas of risk management include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Establishing BU limit structures and associated approval authorities; maintaining risk systems and producing risk measures; implementing risk management procedures, reviews and, if appropriate, approves and/or recommends relevant limits; monitoring BU performance and Risk utilization.
  • Identification of ad hoc trading risks that might arise during Fixed Income Division work processes.

Systems and Controls

• Adhere to systems and controls within FID and all its legal entities in order to ensure the identification, quantification, mitigation and management of risk on a day-to-day basis.
• Comply with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system applicable to the Group; and Adhere to the MS Group's policies and procedures.

Leadership

• Promote an appropriate culture and standards, in accordance with MS Group core values, amongst FID staff, including the fair treatment of customers and preserving market integrity.

Where will you be working?

• London - Canary Wharf

Flexible work statement:

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Equal opportunities statement:

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.

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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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.