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, operational, model and other risks.
Background on the Position
We are seeking a seasoned executive to assume the role of Head of Data and Reporting. This pivotal position involves steering the strategic direction and governance of our Risk Data and Reporting functions.
Risk Data (FRM Divisional Data Office) is responsible for the development and implementation of data quality standards across the division. This team governs and monitors risk domains (Credit risk, Market risk, Liquidity risk) to evidence compliance with Risk Data Policy and the BCBS 239 Principles.
The team collaborates across FRM functional and data teams, supporting Data Quality Governance Councils (DQGCs), Firmwide Data Office (FDO), Operational Risk Division (ORD) Technology partners (e.g., system owners), other Divisional Data Offices within Morgan Stanley and subject matter experts (SMEs) to oversee management of data owned and/or consumed by FRM.
The Reporting function is responsible for the execution and strategic renovation of the Reporting framework for Risk across regulatory, senior risk committee, and portfolio management reporting across risk stripes globally.
The selected candidate will lead teams focused on partnering with Risk Domains and Technology teams to develop and drive strategic solutions for process efficiency and data quality/data management and reporting challenges across FRM.
Primary Responsibilities
Overall service delivery for execution of responsibilities across Data and Reporting including execution of prioritized data initiatives, enhance and implement procedures for implementation of Global Data Quality Policy in FRM, and drive reporting transformation onto the strategic platform enabling timely, accurate, and high quality dashboarding and reporting for senior management decision making Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies and lead execution of these initiatives to deliver tangible results Engage with key stakeholders, including business leaders, risk management teams to ensure alignment and transparency in risk practices Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous development Develop and execute a talent strategy to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and best practices to enhance risk awareness and capabilities across the organization
Experience, Qualifications
Possess Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, or a related discipline 15+ years of work experience in the financial services industry preferably in risk management, finance, operation or equivalent experience Strong understanding of risk management concepts and financial products The ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders effectively and thoughtfully Strong organizational and project management skills
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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