Operations Associate - Risk, Regulatory & Resilience
Company
Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/14/2025
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Description
SSBO provides utility processing services to Global Operations. By functionalizing processes across segments, SSBO realizes efficiencies through scale, location strategy and adoption of best practices. SSBO provides quality operational core processes at an optimal price point, with maximum benefit to MS business lines. Services currently provided by SSBO include Cash Management, OTC Derivative and Security Settlements, Position Services, Reconciliations, Network Management and Vendor Management.
Morgan Stanley is seeking a Professional Associate to play a key role in the EMEA SSBO Risk & Control team in Glasgow, Scotland.
The EMEA Risk and Control Professional Associate is responsible for the documentation, measurement, analysis, and mitigation of operational risk. The Professional Associate accomplishes this through the oversight and execution of a range of activities such as process and control documentation and testing; ensuring supervisory procedures are in place; reviewing compliance with firm policies and regulatory expectations; analyzing key risk metrics; and documenting and executing remediation plans.
The Professional Associate will generally perform these risk and control framework responsibilities in collaboration with functional process owners in operational areas such as Security, Treasury, Client Regulatory, and Reference Data Services.
What we are looking for;
> College degree (BSc or BA) preferably in accounting, economics, finance, statistics or related disciplines
> Three years minimum experience in financial services operations
> Hands-on experience with using quantitative (metrics) and qualitative tools (e.g., process narratives and flows) to assess areas of risk and identify risk mitigation options and shape the risk agenda
> Experience applying risk management precepts such as separation of duties, information security disciplines, and supervisory reviews
> Strong analytical skills, including root cause analysis
> Ability to communicate effectively and confidently across all levels
> Good project and modeling skills to develop business process documentation and prepare management reports using PowerPoint
> Collaboration and teamwork skills and experience, including strong interpersonal skills to build cross-divisional relationships
> Ability to deliver on plans, complete next steps and resolve issues in a timely manner
> Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
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 89 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.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements
If t his role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
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.
Morgan Stanley is seeking a Professional Associate to play a key role in the EMEA SSBO Risk & Control team in Glasgow, Scotland.
The EMEA Risk and Control Professional Associate is responsible for the documentation, measurement, analysis, and mitigation of operational risk. The Professional Associate accomplishes this through the oversight and execution of a range of activities such as process and control documentation and testing; ensuring supervisory procedures are in place; reviewing compliance with firm policies and regulatory expectations; analyzing key risk metrics; and documenting and executing remediation plans.
The Professional Associate will generally perform these risk and control framework responsibilities in collaboration with functional process owners in operational areas such as Security, Treasury, Client Regulatory, and Reference Data Services.
What we are looking for;
> College degree (BSc or BA) preferably in accounting, economics, finance, statistics or related disciplines
> Three years minimum experience in financial services operations
> Hands-on experience with using quantitative (metrics) and qualitative tools (e.g., process narratives and flows) to assess areas of risk and identify risk mitigation options and shape the risk agenda
> Experience applying risk management precepts such as separation of duties, information security disciplines, and supervisory reviews
> Strong analytical skills, including root cause analysis
> Ability to communicate effectively and confidently across all levels
> Good project and modeling skills to develop business process documentation and prepare management reports using PowerPoint
> Collaboration and teamwork skills and experience, including strong interpersonal skills to build cross-divisional relationships
> Ability to deliver on plans, complete next steps and resolve issues in a timely manner
> Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
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 89 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.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements
If t his role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
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.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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