Model Risk - Executive Assistant

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. The Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

The talent and passion of our people is critical to our continued success as a firm. Together, we share four core values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic:

• Putting Clients First
• Doing the Right Thing
• Leading with Exceptional Ideas
• Giving Back
• Committing to Diversity and Inclusion

Morgan Stanley is committed to helping its employees build meaningful careers and we strive to be a place for people to learn, achieve and grow.

Firm Risk Management

Firm Risk Management (FRM) enables 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.

You will collaborate with colleagues across FRM and the Firm to protect the Firm’s capital base and franchise, advise businesses and clients on risk mitigating strategies, develop tools and methodologies to analyze and monitor risk, contribute to key regulatory initiatives and report on risk exposures and metrics to enable informed and strategic decision-making. Through thoughtful analysis and clear communication, we are best able to bring our ideas to the table and improve the Firm.

Firm Risk Management values diversity and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees.

Firm Risk Management’s unique franchise promotes:

• Flat, flexible and integrated global organization
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Credible, independent decision-making
• Organizational influence
• Creative and practical solutions
• Meritocratic and diverse culture

Background on the Position: 

This role will reside within Firm Risk Management’s Model Risk Management team responsible for the Firm’s management of model risks related to the implementation and use of valuation, risk, and stress testing models and tools.  This position requires strong risk management mindset, proven subject matter expertise in financial crime regulatory requirements and model validation, and excellent technical, leadership, and organizational skills. 

The Executive Assistant will support Model Risk Management executives in general office duties, calendar management and office workflow . In addition to providing direct support to management, you will be expected to provide administrative and team support to the overall department

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain executives' calendar, schedule all meetings and conference calls, field e-mails and phone calls requesting meetings, handle meeting conflicts and prioritization issues
• Coordinate all related conference rooms including any catering, audio/videoconference set up
• Make domestic and international travel arrangements, including logistics related requirements as needed
• Prepare, submit, and monitor expense reports and vendor payments for team members
• Manage other miscellaneous administrative activities including technology requests, onboarding new employees, preparing copies, managing supplies, coordinating equipment needs, reviewing/distributing incoming mail, and maintaining a fully functioning work area for the team

Required Experience:

• High level of professionalism and business etiquette
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Executive Administrative Assistant role
• Tact and good judgment in confidential situations and proven experience interacting with senior management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong working experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of general office procedures (e.g., correspondence, scheduling, expenses, calendar management)
• Good problem-solving ability and ability to multitask and juggle competing priorities within tight deadlines
• Able to take independent initiative for action within areas of responsibility
• Flexibility rega