Model Risk Management Framework - 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, model and other risks. 

Model Risk Management Governance  

Morgan Stanley’s Model Risk Management (MRM) department resides within FRM. The MRM Governance Team sets model risk management standards for the Firm globally through policies, policy supplements, procedures, and templates related to models and Tools. 

 This position offers the candidate a unique opportunity to drive enhancements to the existing Model Risk Management framework across the model lifecycle globally across the firm, with close interactions with Model Control Officers, model developers and model validators.  

Primary Responsibilities 

• Maintain and update Model Risk Management Framework through policy, policy supplements, procedures and templates enhancements for models and Tools  

• Design and maintain various Model Risk Management trainings for a wide range of stakeholders across the Firm

• Liaise with functional and business leaders to roll out model risk management framework enhancements 
• Support Model Risk Governance Committee and other forums

Experience 

• Bachelor’s or higher degree from a four-year accredited university

• At least 3 years of post-graduate work or military experience

• Experience in writing policy and procedure as well as training 

• (Preferred) Experience with core model risk management regulation requirements (i.e., FRB SR 11-07, SR 15-18, PRA SS1/23) 

• (Preferred) Relevant certifications or designations (e.g., CFA or FRM)  

Skills  

• Strong communicator (verbal and written communication) with good interpersonal skills 

• Advance working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Teams 

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing objectives with tight deadlines

• Ability to develop partnerships across functions and geographies 

• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills 

• Self-motivated and team player who brings a "can-do" approach 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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