The Fixed Income Division (FID) Business Control Unit (BCU) team is looking for a Vice President level candidate to support its first line risk management functions. High performing candidates with 15+ years relevant experience can be considered for Executive Director level. Risk management themes include Regulatory Risk, Compliance Risk, Operational Risk, Conduct Risk, Technology Risk, Client Risk. FID BCU is considered the First Line of Defense and the role therefore requires close collaboration with stakeholders of varying seniority across a wide range of teams in the Front Office and Infrastructure Groups.

The role will be based in Singapore with a focus on Macro (FX and Interest Rates), while also having certain responsibilities supporting the Singapore Commodities and Credit businesses and the Regulatory Control Group (RCG) within BCU.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Daily or regular tasks related to the risk management function include but are not limited to:

Reviewing and coordinating new FID business initiatives with Infrastructure Groups, and supporting the implementation
Managing operational risk incidents, general operational queries/issues, and specific programs such as the Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
Keeping updated on regulations and rules that impact the Division and the entity, and ensuring compliance within first line
Developing and designing new controls & processes within first line
Monitoring various risk management reports & controls, including those to support the supervisory framework.
Supporting regulatory enquiries / inspections / applications, internal audits and compliance testing that impact the Division
Representing FID on various entity committees and forums, providing relevant updates and highlighting issues when needed
Assessing ad-hoc transaction approvals for complex trades

Skills Required

Technical product knowledge in FX and Interest Rates required, and Credit and Commodities an advantage
Minimum 8 years of working experience in banks, with experience of MAS regulations
Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgment calls
Be able to find balance between commerciality and prudent risk management
Ability to interact with stakeholders of varying seniority in different groups
Strong project management skills
Highly self-motivated, with a desire to help improve processes and work together in a team
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Hold a professional qualification such as CFA, FRM or PRM is preferred

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated – and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Fixed Income Division Business Control Unit, Vice President / Executive Director