Third Party and Resilience Risk, Associate, Enterprise Advisory

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in the Legal and Compliance division.
In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is an Associate level position within the Enterprise Advisory team.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
What you'll do in the role:

• Focus on execution of second line non-financial risk oversight framework activities to support identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting of aggregate portfolio-level risk exposure (e.g., Third Party and Resilience Risks).

• Execute Operational Risk activities within the Non-Financial Risk - Operational Risk Department (ORD) to demonstrate oversight and challenge of Third Party and BDR risk.

• Collaborate with first line and second line program colleagues in the execution of controls, risk metrics and reporting, as appropriate.

• Engage with senior colleagues in the broader Firm, and in the first line of defense including other business units and support functions, as appropriate. > An undergraduate degree (i.e., B.A., B.S., or equivalent) is required, ideally in an area related to risk management. Advanced degree holders are also encouraged to apply.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Experience in the financial services industry within risk management; exposure to sourcing / procurement, vendor risk management is preferable.

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

• Understanding of third party and BDR related regulations and industry frameworks, especially relating to operational risk management

• Program or project management skills with a focus on effectively communicating complex analytical concepts to senior management.

• Experience working in an oversight function, executing regulatory exams and/or audits

• Self-led with a demonstrated ability to collaborate globally across multiple functional areas while maintaining suitable independence and effective challenge.

• Experience with implementing and interpreting risk reporting for governance and oversight

• Ability to work on challenging assignments in a dynamic environment, carry out quantitative and qualitative data analysis, synthesize information, distill relevant facts, and reach logical conclusions and communicate them effectively

• Strong risk analytics experience and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively manage several tasks concurrently and work in a high pressure environment to meet deadlines.

• Detail oriented mindset with strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

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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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

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