Commodities Associate - Market Risk (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate

Morgan Stanley is a leading financial services firm that supports its business goals through effective risk management. The Commodities Associate role focuses on providing governance and oversight of market risk within the commodities division, involving extensive interaction with trading teams and risk functions to manage and analyze market risks.ResponsibilitiesProvide in-depth market risk analyses across various commodities desks/products and escalate key risks to senior managementMonitor market risks through review of portfolio risk sensitivities, Value-at-risk (VaR), stress scenario analysis and limit managementWork closely with various Front Office teams, colleagues from the global FRM team, technology teams, to ensure that key risks are identified, measured, managed and produced on a timely and accurate basisMaintain constant dialogue with commodities trading desks and front office support groups regarding trading strategies, limit usage, and risk representation of client transactionsSkills0-3 years of financial services/Market Risk experienceStrong quantitative and technical skills (e.g. SQL, R, Matlab, Python, Excel)Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilitiesStrong communication and presentation skillsProficiency in MS Office and related applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)Familiarity with VaR calculations, stress testing and scenario analysis for derivatives productsFRM or ERP certifications are a plusBenefitsSome of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industryCompany OverviewMorgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services. It was founded in 1935, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.morganstanley.com.