Margins Risk Analyst, AVP at Morgan Stanley

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Margins Risk, Market Monitoring, Client Account Management, Risk Analysis, Stress Models, Customer Service, Trade Risk Management, Equity Options, Futures Markets, Portfolio Margin, FINRA Regulations, Trading Strategies, Detail-Oriented, Proactive Risk Identification, Market Mechanics, Constructive Feedback, Learning New Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Initiate, review, or manage exceptions to the firm's current margin policy & framework Daily monitoring of market and impact on firm's book of business Daily monitoring and liquidation of at-risk customer accounts Act on at-risk accounts for reasons relating to firm policy, market conditions, or individual account behavior Monitoring and oversight of client margin accounts for trading and concentration risk Collect research and analyze client account information including futures, high value equities, and complex options to determine margin call and risk. Execute on various risk-based stress models at the client account level and market risk factors Support customer service in identifying, managing, and resolving client margin account issues; supplement customer interaction with specific recommendations and explanation Coordinate sell out decisions with the Margin Operations team that provide the least financial loss to the client in high pressure and fast-moving market conditions Escalate risk related issues to various heads of business Participate in cross-functional initiatives aimed at strengthening trade risk management, formulating policy in response to changes in the market and the marketplace, and improve systems used to manage risk and execute client orders Provide regular reporting to direct management Contribute positively to the client experience by developing and sharing new trade and risk management ideas to the broader organization 3-5+ years of work experience in the broker-dealer space, preferably in Equity, Options & Futures markets Strong understanding of margin, balances and buying power, Portfolio Margin, and online brokerage operations considered valuable Providing constructive feedback Willingness and desire to learn new skills related to all aspects of brokerage operations to advance within the firm Working regulatory knowledge of FINRA 4210, and Federal regulations T and U Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to any audience within the organization Solid understanding of trading strategies, and the financial market landscape Detail-oriented and have a proactive approach to identifying risk Strong understanding of equity and index option strategy, pairing logic, universal spread logic, pricing, and market mechanics Willingness to accept occasional travel, as needed Flexible work hours are essential. Pays close attention to detail A bachelor's degree in business or finance or equivalent business experience Series 7 and 63 required 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. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Salary range for the position: $85,000 and $140,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings 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.

Responsibilities

The Margins Risk Analyst will initiate, review, and manage exceptions to the firm's margin policy while monitoring market impacts on the firm's business. Responsibilities include managing at-risk customer accounts and providing oversight of client margin accounts for trading and concentration risk.