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 LCD Data and Analytics 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:

• Specific responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Support the Operational Risk Framework, Governance and Coverage team with a focus on analyzing large data sets of structured and unstructured data

• Contribute to development of presentations for executive management and senior risk managers in support of our Risk management from a firmwide / legal entity perspective.

• Perform other ad hoc projects, analyses and presentation support for the Operational Risk Framework, Governance and Coverage team.

• Work collaboratively with the Framework, Governance and Coverage teams and ORD Coverage support teams across locations and businesses to scope projects, define analytical approaches, establish time frames, conduct analyses and summarize conclusions in concise presentations

• Participate in analysis and preparation of information supporting various operational risk programs such as incidents, issues, key risk indicators/metrics monitoring, and other weekly / monthly monitoring and reporting activities.

• Lead and promote Business Intelligence tooling development.

• Use visualization products (e.g. Tableau, Power BI etc.) to identify opportunities to bring efficiency to the processes

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's/master's degree in finance, Economics, or similar. Master's degree is a plus.

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

• Approximately 3 years of relevant experience either in 2nd Line Operational Risk team or 1st Line Risk and Control teams.

• Strong interest in Risk management and reporting.

• Good understanding and experience of operational risk management concepts such as risk assessments, incidents, issues, scenario analysis, Metrics/KRIs etc.

• Expertise in PowerPoint and Advanced Excel.

• Advanced user of PowerPoint, Excel, VBA, Co-pilot and visualization tools. (e.g. Tableau, Power BI etc.)

• Keen to learn technology-based skill set depending on the need.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to details.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and an ability to present ideas concisely.

• Ability to communicate complex analytical techniques and results to layman.

• Ability to work under pressure with competing demands and challenging deadlines.

• Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize; ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Ability to collaborate and work across teams.

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 opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize 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.