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Business Analyst, Market Risk Projects EMEA - Vice President
Morgan Stanley
London, , United Kingdom
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Description
Company Profile
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Department Profile
The cornerstone of Morgan Stanley's risk management philosophy is the execution of risk-adjusted returns through prudent risk-taking that protects Morgan Stanley's capital base, liquidity and franchise. The EMEA Risk Management Division is responsible for the independent identification, analysis, reporting and escalation of all market, credit and operational risk exposures arising from UK Group business activities, acting independently of business management and providing an effective challenge process. Within the EMEA Risk Management Division, the recently established EMEA Risk Infrastructure Department brings together Change Management, Middle Office and Reporting functions.
Primary Responsibilities
An experienced Business Analyst is required to deliver strategic initiatives for the Market Risk Department. The role is focused on VaR and FRTB related enhancements.
The role-holder is responsible for the following:
• Detailed business analysis and requirements gathering.
• Partnership with project managers and key stakeholders across Risk, Front Office, Technology and
• Methodology teams to develop requirements and resolve challenges.
• Enforcement of strong project management discipline.
• Defining testing approach for inclusion in project planning.
Qualifications
Skills Required
• Strong background in Market risk business analysis.
• Good understanding of key market risk concepts (eg. traded products, VaR, stress testing,
• risk/limit management).
• Expert in business analysis discipline and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical capability with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including Front Office and Technology at all levels of seniority.
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in a Finance related discipline, or equivalent.
• Market Risk background either in desk coverage, reporting or analysis role.
• Knowledge of traded products within at least one asset class.
• Good understanding of key risk concepts (e.g. traded products, VaR, stress testing, risk/limit management etc.).
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.