Market Risk (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm, and they are seeking a Market Risk Associate to join their Firm Risk Management's Market Risk Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring market risks, collaborating with trading desks, and supporting various risk-related projects. Responsibilities Maintain on-going dialogue with trading desks and Front Office support groups regarding positioning, market developments, trading strategies, limit usage, and risk representation of new trades Monitor market risks through the review of portfolio risk sensitivities, Value-at-risk (VaR), stress scenario analysis and limit monitoring - in particular at various legal entities Support projects involving your coverage area, such as market risk modelling enhancements, development of stress tests, or regulatory initiatives (e.g. Fundamental Review of the Trading Book) Collaborate closely with colleagues from the global Market Risk Department and other support groups, including Finance and Technology Perform regular deep dives on topical products, clients, and help create presentations articulating key risks and portfolio changes to regulators and senior management in a timely fashion Skills Candidate must have a bachelor's degree at a minimum and 1-2 years of experience, or equivalent military service Curiosity and self-motivation to develop expertise in financial products, markets, and risk management practices An entrepreneurial mindset and the motivation to develop risk processes and frameworks from scratch Strong proficiency with a variety of technology tools, including analyzing large data sets using tools such as Excel, Python, or SQL Highly developed oral and written communication skills which can be used to prepare and present risk information to a variety of audiences Benefits Commission earnings Incentive compensation Discretionary bonuses Other short and long-term incentive packages Other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs Company Overview Morgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services. It was founded in 1935, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job