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Risk Analytics – Risk Management – Vice President

Risk Analytics – Risk Management – Vice President

CompanyMorgan Stanley
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$120000 – $200000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
  • 5-10 years of experience at a financial institution, audit firm, or consulting firm, preferably performing a similar function.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in using R and Python for statistical and econometric analysis.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Attention to detail, a self-motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent communication skills: ability to present complex and technical issues clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

  • Developing, analyzing, explaining, and documenting econometric models and macroeconomic forecasting results used for stress testing purposes.
  • Participating in econometric modeling and macroeconomic forecasting tasks for BAU and regulatory stress testing needs (climate risk, capital planning, limit setting, budgeting and planning, accounting regimes).
  • Organizing and analyzing macroeconomic and financial market data from various sources.
  • Coding in R and Python to enhance variable forecast generation and process automation.
  • Liaising with risk managers and various business units across the firm to calibrate macroeconomic and financial market variable paths for various forecasting initiatives.
  • Assisting in economic research, statistical modeling, machine learning and methodology development to enhance the scenario design framework.
  • Communicating with stakeholders, internal audit, model validation, regulatory agencies and responding to their requests on a timely and accurate basis.
  • Providing support to software tool development and testing and scenario design documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of financial risk management and regulatory compliance.
  • Prior risk management experience in the financial industry.