Market Risk, Vice President - APAC (Hong Kong)

COMPANY PROFILE:

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.

DEPARTMENT PROFILE:

The Market Risk Department (MRD) in Hong Kong provides independent oversight of the Firms' trading activities, serving as a second line of defense. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight and monitoring of the Firm's overall trading businesses, risk limit setting, risk assessment and stress loss analysis, and management and regulatory reporting.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an experienced professional at the VP level with experience in fixed income risk management or trading, reporting to the regional team lead. Candidates should have the ability and desire to learn as well as work in close collaboration with other risk and product specialists. The role is within a small team covering market risk for Asia Pacific based in Hong Kong. The risk manager will work closely with senior risk managers and other groups to support decision-making.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

- Identify, assess, monitor and challenge key risks related to the Firm's trading activities across all business areas with focus on Asia Pacific fixed income businesses.
- Work with front office on new transactions, which include but not limited to, deal approvals, risk analysis, limit setting and providing risk transparency.
- Maintain active dialogue with trading desks, risk management colleagues, and other support groups regarding trading and hedging strategies, risk representation and limit compliance.
- Conduct risks analyses and create presentation for senior management and present to senior management/front office.