Risk Management, Market Risk Manager - Commodities, Associate / Vice President

The role will reside within FRM's Market Risk Department. The Market Risk Management Division (MRD) is responsible for the independent identification, analysis, reporting and escalation of all market risk exposures arising from EMEA business activities, acting independently of business management and providing an effective challenge process.

What will you be doing?

• Assessment of market risks, concentrations and top risks.
• As a desk-facing manager, independently challenge traders, trading management and strategists with appropriate escalation of risks identified to senior risk managers.
• Real-time involvement in approval of complex & large transactions.
• Perform deal analysis, including independently assessing overlooked risks, agree hedging strategies with the Front Office, determine approval standards and write concise decision support briefs.
• Development of risk methodologies, stress scenarios and tools.
• Involvement in system improvements working closely with traders, quantitative analysts, IT and other groups within the Firm.
• Contribute to the assessment of the suitability and performance of pricing, risk and capital models and work with relevant groups to address material deficiencies.

What We're Looking For

• Degree, or equivalent, in a quantitative subject, mathematics, statistics or engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commodities market, particularly in energy (Oil, Power/NatGas) or metals.
• Strong familiarity with VaR calculations, stress testing and scenario analysis for commodity products (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 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 and deliver clear risk presentations to senior management.

Skills That Will Help You In The Role

• Ability to work independently in a self-directed way in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills with an interest in working in a fast-paced environment, often balancing multiple high priority deliverables.

Where will you be working?

This role is based in 20 Bank Street, London.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. 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.

Regulatory & Work Arrangements

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.