Vice President - Risk AI Applications, Risk Analytics (Firm Risk Management)

At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firm's global businesses, with critical presence across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment management, as well as in the Firm's infrastructure functions of Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate & Enterprise Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. We empower our multi-faceted and talented teams to advance their careers and make a global impact on the business. For those who show passion and grit in their work, there's ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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:

Responsibilities

The leadership role as a Vice President in the Risk AI Applications team that designs, develops, and implements AI tools that enhance the efficiency of the Firm's risk management processes and help risk managers to gain new insights.
• Contributes hands-on to coding using Python and AI/ML models, with a focus on natural language processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT-4
• Collaborates and interacts with risk managers, model reviewers, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Operates as part of a global team

What you'll bring to the role:

You will contribute as a team-leader and as a hands-on developer, managing junior & experienced developers. Required Skills
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in AI/ML, software development, or related fields?
• Graduate/post-graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematical Finance, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven track record of Python programming
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and familiarity with model development best practices
• Good understanding of financial concepts and products
• Clear strategic thinking, good business sense, and judgment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with both specialist and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal
• Strategic mindset and creative problem-solving skills

Desired Skills
• People management experience, including mentoring junior developers
• Familiarity with financial models
• Programming experience with JavaScript

You will have a chance to:
• Work as part of an international team
• Contribute to a large impact project
• Have a big influence on how the global risk analytics team leverages technology
• Be exposed to Quantitative Risk Models and their overarching impact and role in the Firm
• Work with high-performing technology teams in Risk and Front Office and Quant-developer teams in Front Office Strats
• Learn about finance and risk management as well as about how a global investment bank works

Coverage for Audit Jobs
• Monday to Friday from 12:00PM to 9:00PM India time with flexibility on standard working hours for time sensitive matters.
• Periodic evening calls with US and EMEA Internal Auditors and auditees.

Internal Applicants

Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.