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

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. The successful candidate will be located on the trading floor and cover the commodities business which includes North America Power and Gas, EU Power and Gas, Emissions, Oil and Oil Products, Metals and Agricultural Products. The role will cover all commodity products but with a primary focus on Oil/products, EU Power and Gas and Metals.

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.

What will you be doing?

• Assessment of market risks, concentrations and top risks.
• As a desk‑facing manager, ability to 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.
• Performing deal analysis, including independently assessing overlooked risks, agreeing hedging strategies with the Front Office, determining approval standards and writing 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. 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.