Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President with prior experience in risk model development or risk model validation to work in its Risk Analytics team in Frankfurt. Risk Analytics develops regulatory capital models such as VaR, IRC, counterparty credit exposure, PD and rating models, which are used by the Risk Capital function for the production of risk-based capital under regulatory approvals such as IMA, IMM and IRB. Additionally, Risk Analytics is responsible for the development of economic capital models for ICAAP, and models used by the Market and Credit Risk Management functions. This position will have particular focus on IMM/IRB, the counterparty risk and credit risk internal regulatory approved models.
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, liquidity and franchise.
About Morgan Stanley
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What will you be doing?
In conjunction with the global Risk Analytics team, support in the development of IMM, IRB and IMA risk models and model enhancements specific to the European requirements
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the performance and compliance of the internal risk models in line with internal and regulatory standards and conditions
Regulatory related analysis and communication on market and credit risk models to support accurate and timely submissions to the local regulators
Input into the model validation process led by Model Risk Management
Escalation of material issues to both the European and EMEA Heads of Risk Analytics
More broadly, the role holder will contribute where appropriate to regional or global Risk Department initiatives, projects, and involved in the engagement with the local regulators
What we're looking for:
MSc, PhD or equivalent in a quantitative subject (such as mathematics, physics, finance, economics or engineering)
Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements for internal capital models and developments, in particular those emanating from Basel and European regulatory authorities
Strong understanding of traded derivative and fixed income products, and the behavior of these portfolios under stress
Strong understanding of credit risk, counterparty risk and market risk principles and their key drivers
Strong understanding of XVA (preferred)
Skills that will help you in the role:
Experience in at least one of the following programming languages: Python (preferable), Matlab and R
Experience of dealing with financial regulators would be beneficial, e.g. BAFIN, PRA or EBA/ECB
The ability to work independently in a self-directed way in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Experience working in cross-functional and cross-cultural working environments
Confidence to take ideas forward and to challenge others, where appropriate, with experience in management by influence, facilitating and gaining consensus
The ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, both written and verbally
An interest in working in a fast-paced environment, often balancing multiple high priority deliverables
Where will you be working?
Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports Morgan Stanley to achieve its business goals by partnering with business units across the Firm to realize efficient risk-adjusted returns, acting as a strategic advisor to the Board and protecting the Firm from exposure to losses as a result of credit, market, liquidity, operational, model and other risks.
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