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. In addition, the team performs policy assurance to ensure standards are being applied consistently across the model lifecycle.
This position offers the candidate a unique opportunity to ensure effective and consistent implementation of the model risk management framework covering a set of functional areas, with close interactions with first line model control officers and model developers as well as second line model validators.
Primary Responsibilities

• Assess the implementation of the existing model risk management framework, identify inconsistencies and agree on actions to resolve inconsistencies with relevant stakeholders for the coverage area.
• Determine and influence enhancements to the framework and drive roll out of framework enhancements in conjunction with first line leaders and senior model validators in the coverage area.
• Central point of contact for model risk governance matters for first line model control officers and model developers as well as second line model validators for the coverage area.
• Review and challenge first line procedures (Models, Tools and End User Computing (EUCs)) and monthly model oversight committee materials for the coverage area.
• Interface with global regulators and Internal Audit and represent MRM Governance in first line governance forums for the coverage area.
• Roll out training on policy assurance expectations and raise self-identified issues in Open Pages when necessary

Experience

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or other business or risk management related areas
• 10+ years of experience from financial institution, consulting firm or in risk management, preferably in model development and/or independent model validation, analytics, compliance or regulatory/internal audit function
• Experience in quality assurance, model risk controls, challenging the implementation of a model risk management framework
• Experience with core model risk management regulation requirements (e.g., FRB SR 11-07, SR 15-18, PRA SS1/23)
• (Preferred) Relevant certifications or designations (e.g., CFA or FRM)

Skills

• Ability to influence and challenge the implementation of the MRM Governance Framework
• Pragmatic problem solver and forward thinker with strong analytical background and ability to assess model documentation against the MRM standards
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing objectives with tight deadlines
• Strong communicator (verbal and written communication) with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop partnerships across functions and geographies
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Advance working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Self-motivated and team player who brings a can-do approach

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $205,000 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.
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