Market Risk Manager, VP - London, United Kingdom - Morgan Stanley

Description

Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London Education Level : Bachelor's Degree
Market Risk Employment Type : Full Time

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, operational, model and other risks.

The role will reside within FRM's Market Risk Department.

The Market Risk Management Division ("MRD") is responsible for the independent identification, analysis, reporting and escalation of all market risk exposures arising from EMEA business activities, acting independently of business management and providing an effective challenge process.

The successful candidate will be located on the trading floor and cover the commodities business which includes North America Power and Gas, EU Power and Gas, Emissions, Oil and Oil Products, Metals and Agricultural Products.

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow.

Assessment of market risks, concentrations and top risks

• As a desk-facing manager, ability to independently challenge traders, trading management and strategists with appropriate escalation of risks identified to senior risk managers
• Performing deal analysis, including independently assessing overlooked risks, agreeing hedging strategies with the Front Office, determining approval standards and writing concise decision support briefs
• Communicate key risks to senior management and escalate emerging or developing risks in a timely manner
• Development of risk methodologies, stress scenarios and tools. Contribute to the assessment of the suitability and performance of pricing, risk and capital models and work with relevant groups to address material deficiencies

Minimum 6 years of industry experience with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the commodities markets, particularly in energy (Oil, Power/NatGas) or metals

• Strong familiarity with VaR calculations, stress testing and scenario analysis for commodity products
• Confidence to take ideas forward and to challenge others, where appropriate, with experience in management by influence, facilitating and gaining consensus
• The ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and deliver clear risk presentations to senior management
• Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. 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.

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