Risk Capital and Stress Testing Analyst

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Risk Capital and Stress Testing Analyst.

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

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

Support regional implementation of the Firm's stress testing program by coordinating with regional and global teams and assisting in the execution of the regional priorities.

Preparation and analysis of regional stress testing results, including consolidating portfolio analysis from regional risk teams and supporting reporting enhancements.

Contribute to regional stress testing initiatives, including stress testing gap assessments, framework enhancements, capital planning activities, and policy updates.

Support the annual portfolio limits review process through data gathering, analysis, documentation, and coordination with stakeholders.

Monitor and assess adherence to regional stress testing regulatory requirements and assist in tracking remediation of identified gaps.

Assist in the delivery of risk capital initiatives and regulatory projects, including the implementation of capital frameworks such as the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB).

Support stress testing and risk capital working groups by preparing meeting materials, performing analysis, documenting discussions, and tracking action items.

Partner with Legal Entity and Country Risk Officers to maintain a strong risk and control environment through effective policies, procedures, and reporting processes.

Collaborate with local, regional, and global teams in the governance and review of risk models, End User Computing (EUC) applications, and risk management tools.

Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and risk management processes through automation and process enhancements.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge of Market Risk, Stress Testing, or Capital Management concepts (e.g., FRTB)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools

Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to streamline analysis, automate routine tasks, and enhance analytical effectiveness

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams

Understanding of regulatory capital frameworks (e.g., Basel, FRTB) is advantageous

Experience with reporting automation, data visualization, or programming (e.g., Python, VBA, Power BI) is a plus

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 To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

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

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

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