Non Financial Risk Associate - Finance Division

Non Financial Risk Associate - Finance Division

Join the Finance Risk & Assurance (FinRiA) team at Morgan Stanley and help embed strong non‑financial risk practices across the Finance organisation.

This Associate role is ideal for someone who is curious, highly organised and eager to build depth in operational risk, governance and controls while partnering with senior colleagues.

FinRiA is a globally integrated function that oversees non‑financial risk and assurance activities for Finance. Our remit spans Risk & Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA), Operational Risk Governance, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Information Security, Third‑Party Risk, Fraud Risk and related frameworks. We work across regions and functions to provide clear risk insight, strengthen controls and support informed decision‑making.

Success in this role means learning our risk frameworks, applying them consistently and communicating clearly with a wide set of partners in Finance and second‑line risk teams.

• Coordinate inputs for RCSA cycles (risk identification, control evidence, action tracking) and maintain high‑quality documentation.
• Support Operational Risk Governance forums by preparing packs, capturing decisions and following through on actions.
• Assist with BCP activities (plan updates, testing logistics, result capture) and liaise with partners on remediation items.
• Help monitor control health across areas such as Information Security, Third‑Party Risk and Fraud Risk, escalating inconsistencies to seniors.
• Prepare recurring risk reporting (metrics, dashboards, packs) using Excel/PowerPoint; help QA numbers and narrative for consistency and clarity.
• Track issues and incidents in firm systems, ensuring statuses, owners and timelines are current and accurate.
• Partner with Finance teams and second‑line counterparts to gather inputs and resolve queries.
• Contribute to process improvements by documenting pain points and suggesting practical changes to streamline work.

• Experience in non‑financial risk, internal control, audit, assurance or a Finance/Operations role with risk exposure (Financial Services preferred).
• Foundations:
  Working knowledge of one or more of operational risk concepts, RCSA, issues/incidents or resilience/BCP.
• Execution:
  Strong organisation and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Communication:
  Clear written and verbal communication; confident preparing slides and summarising messages for different audiences.
• Tools:
  Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word; familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau or Service Now is a plus.
• Education/
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Progress toward a relevant qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA) is a plus, not required.

Unfortunately we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role because it doesn’t meet the government’s requirements for Skilled Worker visas. We would only be able to offer you this role if you can demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. Our values – putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back – guide the decisions we make every day. We support employees and their families with attractive benefits and perks and offer ample mobility opportunities.

Morgan Stanley is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides a supportive, inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential.