Wealth Management Risk functions as a first line risk unit to support the Wealth Management business by assessing and managing risks associated with the offering of daily margined products to WM clients.  The team is seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking Credit & Trade Products Risk Vice President who will manage credit and product risk for the WM portfolio of lending and traded derivatives products by designing and implementing risk frameworks and leveraging data, analytics and technology to enhance risk assessment, mitigation and reporting.  The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between traditional risk management and emerging practices, ensuring the firm remains ahead of market, regulatory and product evolution while continuing to put clients first.

Position ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement methodologies to identify and quantify emerging risksIntroduce innovative, AI-assisted techniques for counterparty credit assessment and predictive analytics to manage client riskChampion the use of AI and automation to improve risk identification and real-time monitoringCollaborate with Products, Platforms and Risk to deliver coordinated and rationalized risk approaches across channels and productsIntegrate risk metrics into a risk appetite framework to enable the WM business to assess the economics of engaging in client transactionsContribute to tactical client risk management activities by supporting Advisors with prospective credit-bearing transactions, underwriting credit extensions and remediating excess exposures

ExperienceBachelors in Finance or related field8-10 years of experience in credit risk and/or product risk managementStrong knowledge of derivative products and associated risk driversExperience with risk modeling, stress testing methodologies and exposure managementFamiliarity with regulatory requirements for lending, securities and derivativesProven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholdersTrack record of successfully launching new risk frameworks or tools

Skills

Solid analytical skills and understanding of a broad range of financial products and derivativesStrategic thinker with the ability to balance innovation with rigorous risk management and coalesce large and disparate sets of dataStrong communicator with the ability to articulate complex concepts and lead with exceptional ideasAbility to nimbly maneuver through a matrixed organization

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

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Job Posting Pay Range

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $190,000 per year at the commencement of employment.  However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. 

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

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