Risk Analyst at Morgan Stanley

Were seeking someone to join our team as an Analyst in Firmwide Operations to be a part of the Audit Confirmations Team who is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements under the Securities and Exchange Act Rule 17a-13.In the Operations division we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships driving strategic automation solutions by embracing a transformation mindset and challenging the status quo. This is a Team Specialist position at Director level within Risk Regulatory & Resilience which performs various independent functions to ensure adequate controls are in place. We do this by providing an integrated risk and control framework to govern assess mitigate and manage financial and operational risk in Operations.Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services known for mobilizing capital to help governments corporations institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.At Morgan Stanley Baltimore we support the Firms global Technology Operations Risk Management Legal and Compliance Internal Audit and Finance divisions. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Baltimore community since 2003. Our talented and diverse team is one of the largest in the U.S. outside of our New York headquarters and home to industry leading cybersecurity innovation with multiple patents and awards. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Theres ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.Interested in joining a team thats eager to create innovate and make an impact on the world Read onWhat youll do in the role: Serve as a subject matter expert within functional area working with Team Manager to manage processes risks and/or projects proposing and implementing improvements/changes Act as key problem solver for area or expertise applying detailed knowledge to address unique or novel situations recognize risks and draw out key issues Coordinate work train and develop other team members where required including task allocation and project contribution. Interface closely with Compliance Operations Technology and the relevant Operations business units to ensure compliance with obligations under Rule 17a-13 namely:-Perform the quarterly Vault Count to confirm physical securities-Perform the Custodial Audit.-Send Audit Confirmation requests to external counterparties and/or clients/ brokers to verify open aged positions.-Perform Security Based Swap Audit for MSCO & MSCS entities.What youll bring to the role: Ability to lead by example work with drive and determination and put forward challenging views to senior levels Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area and operational/compliance policies and procedures of their team Ability to operate independently across the majority of day-to-day responsibilities Culture carrier across Operations embracing the Firms core values and acting as a role model Exceptional organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detailWe are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back that guide our more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries.At Morgan Stanley youll find trusted colleagues committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives individual intellect and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: 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.Morgan Stanleys goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex sex stereotype gender gender identity or expression transgender sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy veteran or military service status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres 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 into your browser.Salary range for the position: is $58000. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Health Savings Account Dependent Day Care Savings Account Life Insurance Disability and Other Insurance Plans Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually) 10 Paid Holidays 401(k) and Short/Long Term Disability in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit to learn more about our benefit offerings.Morgan Stanleys goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex sex stereotype gender gender identity or expression transgender sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy veteran or military service status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).Required Experience:IC Key Skills ISO 27001,Microsoft Access,Risk Management,Financial Services,PCI,Risk Analysis,Analysis Skills,COBIT,NIST Standards,SOX,Information Security,Data Analysis Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1