Market Risk COO team (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

11d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Market Risk Department Chief Operating Office - Associate Firm Risk Management Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports Morgan Stanley to achieve its business goals by partnering with business units across the Firm to realize efficient risk-adjusted returns, acting as a strategic advisor to the Board and protecting the Firm from exposure to losses as a result of credit, market, liquidity, operational, model, and other risks. Background on the Position The role will reside within the Firm Risk Management's Market Risk Department (MRD) which is responsible for the independent identification, measurement, monitoring, reporting, challenge, and escalation of market risk arising from the Firm's trading and non-trading activities. This particular role is part of MRD's Chief Operating Office (MRD COO) team which oversees the operations and the development of MRD globally. The individual will cover a diverse range of responsibilities to facilitate operations and management. To be successful, candidate needs to have relevant educational background (finance, economics, engineering), relevant work experience (budget, headcount reporting, workforce strategy), exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to work independently and efficiently under tight deadlines. Information processed in the department/team is confidential and thus the candidate must demonstrate a very high level of integrity. The location for this role is New York City. This role is hybrid and currently requires in-office attendance of 3 days/week. The in-office requirement is subject to change at any time.

Requirements

• 4 Years + experience in financial services, or in a similar Chief Administrative Office (CAO) or COO role
• Understanding of financial market and market risk principles
• Ability to multitask and prioritize, and work under tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage complex initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with senior management
• Experience in working in cross-functional and cross-cultural working environments
• Resilient, self-managing and highly organized with a quality and delivery mind set
• Strong Microsoft office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Responsibilities

• Provide support across MRD, including close coordination across risk stripes, presentations to management and other ad-hoc initiatives
• Manage space planning, budget tracking, and expense management to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Assist with vendor oversight and key engagement activities.
• Contribute to headcount reporting and continuity readiness.
• Deliver on major operational and governance initiatives, including: o Business Continuity Planning (BCP) o Service Level Agreement (SLA) documentation o End User Computing (EUC) inventory and governance o Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental training documentation
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and partners distributed in different regions and teams
• Improve operational efficiency through process enhancements and automation.
• Support training programs and drive employee engagement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed