Market Risk E-Trading, Associate, Firm Risk Management

We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in Market Risk Team

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

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:

• Support independent testing verification of algorithms, controls, and associated risk frameworks, ensuring alignment with firm policies and regulatory expectations

• Assist in identifying control gaps, weaknesses, and emerging risks through structured validation and testing processes

• Execute algorithm testing verification, scenario validation, and control effectiveness assessments in a timely and controlled manner

• Develop and maintain high-quality documentation, testing review evidence, and audit trails aligned with governance standards

• Collaborate with Trading desks, Technology, Compliance, and other Risk teams to support validation of algos and control enhancements

• Contribute to global and regional initiatives aimed at strengthening testing frameworks, analytics capabilities, and risk oversight processes

• Support continuous improvement and automation of testing verification, tools, and processes within the ATV function

• Assist in responding to ad-hoc queries and supporting regulatory and audit-related requests

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 4 - 7 years of experience in electronic trading, risk management, quantitative analytics, or related domains

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline

• Strong understanding of risk management concepts and control frameworks, with awareness of second line of defense responsibilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and derive meaningful insights

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Excel, or similar tools for data analysis and testing

• Understanding of algorithmic trading concepts, market microstructure, or electronic trading workflows is beneficial

• Exposure to testing frameworks, model validation, or control assurance processes is a plus

• Familiarity with FIX messaging, market data, or trading systems is advantageous

• Ability to manage multiple deliverables with strong ownership, attention to detail, and focus on quality and timelines

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely

• Self-driven, proactive, and highly organized with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

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 opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.