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WM Risk – Risk Management – Associate

WM Risk – Risk Management – Associate

CompanyMorgan Stanley
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$85000 – $140000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g. FRM, PMP, or MBA) a plus
  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in highly regulated, global, and matrixed organizations with proven track record of working effectively across diverse stakeholders
  • Project Management experience required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detailed oriented with exceptional organizational skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, PDF, and Excel; familiarity with collaborative tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams) preferred
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trusted relationships across functions, influence, and navigate sensitive or high stakes conversations with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

  • Scheduling and leading status report meetings
  • Preparing materials for senior leadership
  • Identifying and escalating key risks or dependencies that may jeopardize the projects timeline
  • Documenting meeting minutes as needed, demonstrating strong active listening skills
  • Supporting ad hoc reporting and initiatives, including regulatory deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g. FRM, PMP, or MBA) a plus
  • Familiarity with collaborative tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams) preferred.