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Market Risk - Portfolio, Projects & Change Management Associate (m|f|x) Hero Image

Market Risk - Portfolio, Projects & Change Management Associate (m|f|x) Frankfurt

Risk Analysis
Full-time
without management responsibilities
with employer-funded pension

Job overview

Publication
September 5, 2025
Application until
November 11, 2025
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projects and regulatory deliverables.

The successful candidate will join the global MRD Governance and Controls team and will work on several change and cross-asset regulatory initiatives with a focus on regulatory compliance and governance covering EMEA.

About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Where will you be working?
The role will reside within Firm Risk Management'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 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 - 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.

Tasks

  • Daily monitoring of capital measures such as VaR, stressed VaR and IRC as well as monthly / weekly SBM measures.
  • Contribution to the Risk Identification process and regular reviews of portfolio level limit utilisation (VaR, group level limits, Banking Book exposures, Climate Risk).
  • Coordination of the monthly Market Risk committees (minutes, material preparation) as well as risk material production for other risk committees (governance, model, stress-testing).
  • Involvement in strategic market risk projects such as FRTB, EBA Benchmarking, EBA Stress Testing.
  • Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance including participation in regulatory self-assessments, review of new requirements, and preparation of disclosures and submissions (e.g. Benchmarking, ICAAP and Pillar 3).
  • Contributions to the implementation and maintenance of the market risk framework (including policies and procedures, Operational Risk, Tools & Model), ensuring alignment with industry best practices, regulatory standards and firm objectives.

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent, in a quantitative subject such as mathematics or statistics
  • 3-5 years market risk experience and understanding of key market risk concepts, processes and models (e.g. traded products, VaR, stress testing, risk/limit management)
  • Good knowledge of the regulatory environment around market risk capital modelling in Europe (e.g. CRR, EGIM, BCBS 239, FRTB)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Fluency in both English and German languages is required
  • Confidence to take ideas forward and to challenge others, where appropriate, with experience in management by influence, facilitating and gaining consensus
  • Ability to work independently in a self-directed way in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and deliver clear risk presentations to senior management.
  • Strong organizational skills with an interest in working in a fast-paced environment, often balancing multiple high priority deliverables.

That awaits you

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.

Internal Applicants
Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.

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Location

Grosse Gallusstrasse 18, D-60312 Frankfurt