Risk Analyst

About the role

Morgan Stanley is looking for a Risk Analyst to join its Risk Capital group in New York. The analyst will perform risk‑based assessments for regulatory capital calculations, support business decision‑making, and contribute to a variety of projects within the Firm Risk Management Department.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and analyze counterparty credit risk for derivatives, cleared transactions, repos, securities lending, margin loans and other loan products.
• Deliver analysis and management information to support review of the counterparty credit risk regulatory capital position.
• Prepare responses to information requests from senior management, regulators, internal audit and validation groups.
• Design, develop and implement tools and system changes to improve reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Business Units, Treasury, Finance, Risk Analytics and Credit Risk on regulatory and capital analysis of new products.
• Develop and document Basel‑compliant methodologies, staying current with regulatory capital rules.

Required profile

• At least one year of experience in credit risk, regulatory capital, or related financial analysis roles.
• Strong quantitative or analytical background (finance, accounting, mathematics, economics, STEM, law, etc.).
• Excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to manage competing priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills