Investment Management - Fixed Income Risk - Senior Associate/Vice President# London About Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.About Morgan Stanley Investment ManagementMorgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals around the world and $1.5 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 31, 2023. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.About the RoleThe Global Risk & Analysis Group (GRA) team offers the opportunity to identify, assess, manage and monitor risk across MSIM, and provide research/analysis and reporting for clients, regulators, Portfolio Management Teams, Firm Management, and other internal teams. This member of GRA will be responsible for analysis, research and delivery of certain Fixed Income risk-focused projects. In addition, the Senior Associate/Vice President will perform data analysis, aggregation and reporting. This position will be based in New York, Boston or London.What will you be doing? * Work as a key member of the Fixed Income Risk team to conduct research and analysis of MSIM's actively managed Fixed Income funds. * Measure, identify, and communicate risks of actively managed fixed income funds to various parties, such as Portfolio Management Teams, Firm Management, clients, regulators, and other internal teams. * Research, construct, apply, and interpret macroeconomic and historical stress scenarios as they relate to actively managed fixed income funds. * Monitor VaR, TE, leverage and other risk thresholds for Fixed Income strategies and follow associated protocols. * Collaborate with external vendors to ensure risk data quality * Use market, risk, and performance tools such as Aladdin and Bloomberg on a daily basis. * Work closely with other investment risk management teams (equity, alternatives, liquidity, cross-investment) to expand and optimize MSIM's risk management platform. * Collaborate with I.T. Team to build and improve data and processes which are critical to the Alternatives Risk Team.What we're looking for: * An undergraduate degree in business, finance, mathematics or other related quantitative field; CFA or graduate degree is a plus. * Previous experience in the asset management industry working with fixed income strategies is strongly preferred. * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SQL; Fluency with R or Python strongly preferred. * Familiarity with market data and risk tools such as Bloomberg; experience with Aladdin strongly preferred. * Highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter. * Strong ability to analyze and interpret large datasets with excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Team-player, with the ability to work independently when necessary.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 89 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.Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. 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.
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