Market Risk Manager Commodities Executive Director Senior Vice President - London - ref. n1378219

Market Risk Manager

• Commodities
• Executive Director / Senior Vice PresidentLondonFirm 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.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.About Morgan StanleyMorgan 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.

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A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.What will you be doing?Assessment of market risks, concentrations and top risksAs a desk-facing manager, ability to independently challenge traders, trading management and strategists with appropriate escalation of risks identified to senior risk managersReal-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 briefsOwnership of the regional limit framework ensuring appropriatenessCommunicate key risks to senior management and escalate emerging or developing risks in a timely mannerDevelopment of risk methodologies, stress scenarios and tools.

Involvement in system improvement working closely with traders, quantitative analysts, IT and other groups within the FirmContribute to the assessment of the suitability and performance of pricing, risk and capital models and work with relevant groups to address material deficienciesWhat we/re looking for:Degree, or equivalent, in a quantitative subject, mathematics, statistics or engineeringMinimum 6 years of industry experience with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the commodities markets, particularly in energy (Oil, Power/NatGas) or metalsStrong familiarity with VaR calculations, stress testing and scenario analysis for commodity productsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsConfidence to take ideas forward and to challenge others, where appropriate, with experience in management by influence, facilitating and gaining consensusAbility to work independently in a self-directed way in a collaborative, team-oriented environmentThe ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and deliver clear risk presentations to senior managementStrong organizational skills with an interest in working in a fast-paced environment, often balancing multiple high priority deliverablesFlexible work statement:Interested in flexible working opportunities?

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