Equity Risk Product Manager - ED

Front Office Business Analyst And Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Front Office Business Analyst and Project Manager in the Equity Risk Systems department, which is responsible for the platforms used by Morgan Stanley's world class Institutional Equities businesses globally to manage intraday and end of day risk and P&L.

Equity Risk Systems works closely with the business and strategists to provide state-of-the-art risk management platforms to protect the franchise and capitalize on trading opportunities in all market conditions.

Under an Agile structure, the fleet is concentrating on adding business capabilities to retain our market leading status in an ever more complicated environment, and renovating systems and flows for better scalability and performance by leveraging modern architecture patterns and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Front Office traders, risk managers, strategists, and senior stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to equity trading, risk management, and valuation processes.
• Apply strong knowledge of equity valuation models and risk methodologies to ensure risk models and systems are aligned with business and corporate requirements.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of equity products (e.g., stocks, options, futures, and structured products) and their associated risk factors. Understand product life cycles, from trade inception to settlement.
• Act as a primary contact for front office business users and technology teams, ensuring effective communication at all levels. You will be required to articulate technical issues and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.
• Collaborate both within an Agile fleet structure and the wider organization to translate business needs into clear specifications and ensure alignment between business requirements and technology deliverables. Effective written and verbal communication and organization skills are a necessity.
• Be a guardian of Equity Risk Systems' solutions by providing input into architecture, process optimization and system performance demands.
• Provide training across the organization on new or updated systems and tools. Share knowledge widely to ensure alignment and understanding of business concepts and solutions.
• You will be expected to understand Morgan Stanley's stated values and demonstrate commitment to them in undertaking your role.

Key Skills:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a business analysis or front office role within a financial institution, preferably in equity trading or risk management.
• Strong experience working with complex financial products and an in-depth understanding of equity risk management, valuation methodologies, and related financial concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and traders and an ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, analytical skills and an ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Project management experience, including a demonstrable history of adaptability and successful project execution.
• Familiarity with trading platforms and risk management systems and an ability to query across different data sources to produce detailed analysis.

If you are a proactive, results-oriented individual with a strong background in equity products, valuation, and risk, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a high-performing team dedicated to shaping the future of equity trading and risk management at Morgan Stanley.