Morgan Stanley

Risk Process Validation Group - Process Automation - Associate

Profile Description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as (Associate) The Risk Process Validation Group (RPVG) is an independent validation function within FRM. RPVG is responsible for independently assessing select controls and processes related to Market, Credit, Liquidity, Capital and Data Risk that support selected:
Risk owned regulatory capital and stress testing calculations;
Risk owned regulatory schedules;
Risk owned internal reports;
Risk framework processes (e.g., Credit, Market, Liquidity Risks).

Firm Risk Management

In the Firm Risk Management division, we advise businesses across the Firm on risk mitigation strategies, develop tools to analyze and monitor risks and lead key regulatory initiatives.

Business Audit

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firm’s global businesses, with critical presence across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment management, as well as in the Firm’s infrastructure functions of Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate & Enterprise Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. We empower our multi-faceted and talented teams to advance their careers and make a global impact on the business. For those who show passion and grit in their work, there’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you’ll do in the role:

Primary Responsibilities
•    Perform independent validations of select FRM processes and controls, including those relating to regulatory and Basel requirements;
•    Support execution of reviews (e.g., planning, documenting, reporting) and continuous monitoring activities (e.g., risk assessments);
•    Contribute to improving the team's validation methodology and execution capabilities;
•    Interface with key stakeholders, governing bodies, and business partners to review status of validation work, results of test work, and quarterly reporting;
•    Partner with other independent validation teams, e.g., Model Risk Management, Regulatory Reporting Quality Assurance (RRQA), to support a unified validation program end-to-end.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Experience

·        Bachelor's or higher degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or other business or risk management related areas;
·        Experience from consulting, risk management, or internal audit covering processes and controls across risk stripes (e.g., Credit, Market, Liquidity, Capital and Data Risk);
·        Experience with core banking, investment and trading products, and banking regulations (e.g., FRB SR 11-07, SR 12-17, SR 14-08, SR 15-18, PRA SS1/23);
·        Experience in risk assessment and process and control validation/testing;
·        A commitment to teamwork;
·        Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing objectives.
 
Skills

·        Strong understanding of banking regulatory environment, including familiarity with Bank of International Settlements (BIS) principles (e.g., Basel III, BCBS 239, FRTB) and FRB Capital
·        Planning requirements and practices (e.g., CCAR, DFAST);
·        Knowledge and experience with data analytics and data visualization tools and systems (e.g., PowerBI, Alteryx, Dataiku, QlikView, Tableau); experience with writing or editing SQL, Python and/or other programming languages; advanced Excel knowledge;
·        Understanding of data lineage and database schema; experience working with large data sets, data warehouse, or data lake; knowledge of IT general controls; business analyst experience;
·        Strong communication and analytical skills;
·        Robotic process automation (RPA) skills (preferred);
·        Relevant certifications or designations (e.g., CFA or FRM) (preferred).

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

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.