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Vendor Oversight Risk Associate

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Morgan Stanley

Vendor Oversight Risk Associate

Budapest, Hungary

About us:

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM or IM) is one of the largest asset managers in the world. It offers a wide range of products and services, including a large family of domestic and international Equity, Fixed and Multi-asset class funds for individual and institutional investors. With over 30 years of global investment experience, IM offers its clients the personalized attention and service of a boutique, the intelligence and creativity of some of the brightest professionals in the industry and the global resources of Morgan Stanley. IM's comprehensive suite of investment strategies are designed to help meet the diverse needs of institutional investors throughout the world.

Position Overview:

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Investment Management's Global Risk & Analysis department has an open position a Vendor Oversight Risk Associate based in Budapest. The role will be responsible for governance of Third-Party relationships and activities related to the onboarding and ongoing monitoring of Third-Party Services throughout their lifecycle. A successful candidate has experience in or knowledge of third-party risk processes and risk assessment.

Key responsibilities:
  • Direct and facilitate for the Business Unit, to ensure, all divisional suppliers with services in scope for Third Party Risk Management are logged and updated in Firm risk assessment platforms.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in the design and implementation of tooling to support the Non-Financial Risk team and assist in the development of procedures and documentation.
  • Assist with the review of vendors for the divisions third-party preselection process and onboarding of services into Firm tooling.
  • Oversee and enforce divisional compliance with Firm third-party requirements as Third-Party Single Point of Contact. This is inclusive of issue tracking and remedial efforts, providing feedback for ongoing improvement, and supporting other related initiatives.
  • Assist in the implementation and coordination of divisional third-party strategy in conjunction with business including developing procedures and processes.
  • Assist with providing Program training provided to new Service Owners and the change control process for changes to third-party program processes/procedures, systems and reporting or data.
  • Coordinate with the Firm Due Diligence Groups and Control Groups to confirm that appropriate due diligence, risk assessments and any corresponding remedial actions are complete.
  • Develop and provide reporting to provide visibility into status of active Third-Party Services as well of services undergoing onboarding or termination.
  • Assist with coordination of significant Third Party-related incidents as required.
  • Partner with our broader NFR team to align on stakeholder communication, resolve conflicts and manage risk, issue, and dependency escalations.

Key Skills and requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or other disciplines demonstrating both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience in financial services industry, or other highly regulated industries preferable
  • Out of which 1-2 years of experience in Third-Party supplier management or related risk (eg. NFR risk) experience is preferred
  • Excellent communication (in English), presentation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to analyse data, extract key information and craft a risk view for presentation to senior management
  • Ability to be flexible, adjust to changing priorities and unforeseen events, and proactively adjust strategy and approach
  • Good project management skills are a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Office and related applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

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 maximise 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.

Learn about our culture and the opportunities for professional growth at Morgan Stanley Budapest:

Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.hu or LinkedIn for more information.

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Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Morgan-549782454853
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)