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Market Risk Stress Testing Specialist

3+ months ago Budapest, Hungary

The cornerstone of Morgan Stanley's risk management philosophy is the execution of risk-adjusted returns through prudent risk-taking that protects Morgan Stanley's capital base and franchise. Risk Management protects the firm from exposure to losses resulting from defaults by our lending and trading counterparties. The role will reside within the Firm Risk Management's Market Risk Department (MRD) , which is a team dedicated to providing analyses and reporting of all market risk arising from the Firm's business activities. This role resides within the Market Risk Stress Testing team. The successful candidate should have knowledge about the principles of financial products and stress testing, with a general knowledge of Market Risk foundations , Macro-economic theory and a self-starting nature. The role involves analyzing the Firm's internal and regulatory scenarios , working on process improvements, designing stress scenarios and liaising with a host of risk managers and various stakeholders.

We offer:

• The chance to work in the Risk department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight into our business
• A competitive compensation and benefit package
• Flexible working arrangements: core hours and opportunity to work from home 50% of the month
• Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal trainings, financial and study-leave support for selected professional qualifications
• Support in your career development by providing mentoring opportunities
• A supportive, vibrant, and open-minded multinational environment, where your ideas are taken seriously. We accept individual differences and believe in teamwork

You will :

• Work in a team of market risk stress testing specialists tasked with the production of various risk analysis and regulatory risk reports submitted to the Federal Reserve and other regulators in major financial centers

  • Run the existing processes and work on improvements
  • Conduct analysis on risks, financial products and various stress scenarios
  • Coordinate work with other departments in risk, finance and technology
  • Balance between regular and development / ad-hoc related tasks


You have :

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics and Mathematics
  • Basic understanding of the financial concepts, financial products and risk management
  • Basic knowledge of market risks
  • Excel and data experience
  • Experience in a finance, risk function is a plus
  • S QL and other programming languages is a plus


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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.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Morgan-549785352000
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-06-19T23:36:44

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)