Model Risk COO/CAO (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate
Morgan Stanley, New York, NY, United States
Firm Risk Management
Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports 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. Background on the Position The role will reside within the Firm Risk Management's Model Risk Management (MRM) Department which is a team responsible for the Firm's management of risks related to the implementation and use of models and tools, covering all aspects of the Firm's businesses and implementing key regulatory requirements. This position is with the Chief Operating Office (COO) Team, which is responsible for coordinating various CAO activities for the global Model Risk Management group. Primary Responsibilities Support the MRM Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) with business-as-usual (BAU) activities, including budget management, strategic planning, headcount oversight and reporting, expense management and reporting, and key presentations. Partner with a global Model Risk Management (MRM) team to plan, coordinate, and track project deliverables; manage routine processes, ensure on-time execution and proactively escalate risks and issues across key initiatives. Contribute to Annual CCAR, Bank Capital Planning, and Quarterly Stress Testing processes, with a focus on automation and process optimization to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. 3-5 years experience supporting COO/CAO organizations, delivering executive-level reporting, MIS, and operational insights to enable decision-making across capacity, cost, and strategic priorities. Designed, built, and governed enterprise reporting and dashboards spanning headcount, budget, productivity, and performance metrics by integration multiple data sources using advanced excel (Power Query), SQL, VBA automation, Python, and Power BI. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Word), with a strong track record of producing clear, executive-ready narratives that connect data, risk, and outcomes for COO/CAO stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering clear project updates, timelines, risks, and status reports to cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities with strong attention to detail. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $140,000 year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports 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. Background on the Position The role will reside within the Firm Risk Management's Model Risk Management (MRM) Department which is a team responsible for the Firm's management of risks related to the implementation and use of models and tools, covering all aspects of the Firm's businesses and implementing key regulatory requirements. This position is with the Chief Operating Office (COO) Team, which is responsible for coordinating various CAO activities for the global Model Risk Management group. Primary Responsibilities Support the MRM Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) with business-as-usual (BAU) activities, including budget management, strategic planning, headcount oversight and reporting, expense management and reporting, and key presentations. Partner with a global Model Risk Management (MRM) team to plan, coordinate, and track project deliverables; manage routine processes, ensure on-time execution and proactively escalate risks and issues across key initiatives. Contribute to Annual CCAR, Bank Capital Planning, and Quarterly Stress Testing processes, with a focus on automation and process optimization to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. 3-5 years experience supporting COO/CAO organizations, delivering executive-level reporting, MIS, and operational insights to enable decision-making across capacity, cost, and strategic priorities. Designed, built, and governed enterprise reporting and dashboards spanning headcount, budget, productivity, and performance metrics by integration multiple data sources using advanced excel (Power Query), SQL, VBA automation, Python, and Power BI. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Word), with a strong track record of producing clear, executive-ready narratives that connect data, risk, and outcomes for COO/CAO stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering clear project updates, timelines, risks, and status reports to cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities with strong attention to detail. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $140,000 year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).