Director - Model Risk AI (Firm Risk Management)

Morgan Stanley
Model Risk AI - Director
Profile Description
Were seeking someone to join our team as a [Director] for [Model Risk AI] team.
Firm Risk Management
In the Firm Risk Management division, we advise businesses across the Firm on risk mitigation strategies, develop tools to analyze and monitor risks and lead key regulatory initiatives.
Company Profile
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.
At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firms global businesses, with critical presence across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment management, as well as in the Firms infrastructure functions of Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate & Enterprise Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. We empower our multi-faceted and talented teams to advance their careers and make a global impact on the business. For those who show passion and grit in their work, theres ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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Primary Responsibilities
What youll do in the role:
The primary responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide independent review and validation compliant with MRM policies and procedures, regulatory guidance and industry leading practices, including evaluating conceptual soundness, quality of model methodology, model limitations, data quality, and on-going monitoring of model performance
• Take initiatives and responsibility of end-to-end delivery of a stream of Model Validation and related Risk Management deliverables
• Write Model Review findings in validation documents that could be used for presentations both internally (model and developers, business unit managers, Audit, various global Committees) as well as externally (Regulators)
• Verbally communicate results, challenges and methodologies with internal audiences including senior management
• Represent MRM team in interactions with regulatory and audit agencies as and when required
• Follow financial markets & business trends on a frequent basis to enhance the quality of Model Validation and related Risk Management deliverables
  

Qualifications
What youll bring to the role:
Skills Required (required / Preferred)

• Masters or Doctorate degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Engineering is required
• Experience in a Quant role in validation of Models or in development of Models or in a technical role in Financial institutions e.g. Developer, is required

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  Strong written & verbal communication skills is required
• 6+ years of relevant work experience in a Model Validation role in a bank or financial institution
• Working knowledge of statistical techniques and machine learning is required; understanding of LLM is good-to-have
• Proficient programmer in Python ; knowledge of other programming languages like R, Scala, MATLAB etc. is preferred
• Willingness to learn new and complex topics and adapt oneself (continuous learning) is preferred
• Desire to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, fast-paced environment focusing on challenging tasks mixing fundamental, quantitative, and market-oriented knowledge and skills is required
  

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, youll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.
We&aposre committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.