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Commodities Market Risk Manager - Associate/Analyst
Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports Morgan Stanley to achieve its business goals by partnering with business units across the Firm to realize efficient risk-adjusted returns, acting as a strategic advisor to the Board and protecting the Firm from exposure to losses as a result of credit, market, liquidity, operational, model and other risks.
BACKGROUND ON THE POSITION
The role will reside within the Firm Risk Management's Market Risk Department (MRD) which is a team dedicated to providing governance and oversight of all market risk arising from the Firm's business activities. This role is located on the trading floor in New York, as part of the market risk coverage team for the commodities division. This role encompasses extensive interaction with trading teams, various risk functions, IT and other control groups, with a particular focus on day-to-day market risk management, scenario analysis and stress testing for the commodities business which includes Power and Gas, Emissions, Oil and Products, Metals and Agricultural Products.
This role is hybrid and currently requires in-office attendance of 3 days/week. The in-office requirement is subject to change at any time.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide in-depth market risk analyses across various commodities desks/products and escalate key risks to senior management
- Manage market risks through review of portfolio risk sensitivities, Value-at-risk (VaR), stress scenario analysis and limit management.
- Work closely with various Front Office teams, colleagues from the global FRM team, technology teams, to ensure that key risks are identified, measured, managed and produced on a timely and accurate basis
- Maintain constant dialogue with commodities trading desks and front office support groups regarding trading strategies, limit usage and risk representation of client transactions
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Strong quantitative and technical skills (e.g. SQL, R, Matlab, Python, Excel)
- Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong familiarity with VaR calculations, stress testing and scenario analysis for complex and/or derivatives products
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and related applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- FRM or ERP certifications are a plus
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.
ASSOCIATE LEVEL
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $140,000 year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
ANALYST LEVEL
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $75,000 and $95,000 year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. 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.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
INTRODUCTION
Commodities Market Risk Manager - Associate/Analyst
Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports Morgan Stanley to achieve its business goals by partnering with business units across the Firm to realize efficient risk-adjusted returns, acting as a strategic advisor to the Board and protecting the Firm from exposure to losses as a result of credit, market, liquidity, operational, model and other risks.
BACKGROUND ON THE POSITION
The role will reside within the Firm Risk Management's Market Risk Department (MRD) which is a team dedicated to providing governance and oversight of all market risk arising from the Firm's business activities. This role is located on the trading floor in New York, as part of the market risk coverage team for the commodities division. This role encompasses extensive interaction with trading teams, various risk functions, IT and other control groups, with a particular focus on day-to-day market risk management, scenario analysis and stress testing for the commodities business which includes Power and Gas, Emissions, Oil and Products, Metals and Agricultural Products.
This role is hybrid and currently requires in-office attendance of 3 days/week. The in-office requirement is subject to change at any time.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide in-depth market risk analyses across various commodities desks/products and escalate key risks to senior management
- Manage market risks through review of portfolio risk sensitivities, Value-at-risk (VaR), stress scenario analysis and limit management.
- Work closely with various Front Office teams, colleagues from the global FRM team, technology teams, to ensure that key risks are identified, measured, managed and produced on a timely and accurate basis
- Maintain constant dialogue with commodities trading desks and front office support groups regarding trading strategies, limit usage and risk representation of client transactions
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Strong quantitative and technical skills (e.g. SQL, R, Matlab, Python, Excel)
- Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong familiarity with VaR calculations, stress testing and scenario analysis for complex and/or derivatives products
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and related applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- FRM or ERP certifications are a plus
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.
ASSOCIATE LEVEL
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $140,000 year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
ANALYST LEVEL
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $75,000 and $95,000 year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. 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.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Risk Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Risk Manager roles qualify under H-1B1 visa only when the position requires a degree in a specific field like finance, economics, or statistics. Gather your degree transcripts and any professional certifications before outreach, as employers will need these to prepare the Labor Condition Application.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your target salary
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the risk manager SOC code in the job's location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures for your target city before negotiating an offer, so the LCA filing won't stall over a wage discrepancy.
Target employers with existing H-1B1 Singapore filing history
Companies that have filed H-1B1 Singapore petitions before already understand the consular process and LCA requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B1 sponsorship history in risk and compliance roles, cutting time wasted on employers unfamiliar with the visa.
Get your LCA certified before scheduling the consulate interview
Unlike H-1B visa, the H-1B1 visa skips USCIS adjudication, but DOL must still certify the LCA first. Confirm your employer has submitted and received certification before you book your consulate appointment, since the certified LCA is a required document at the interview.
Prepare for specialty occupation scrutiny specific to risk roles
Consular officers sometimes question whether risk manager positions genuinely require a degree in a specific field rather than any business degree. Bring documentation showing the role's technical scope, such as quantitative modeling responsibilities or regulatory capital framework duties, to support the specialty occupation determination.
Review your O*NET profile to frame your application accurately
The O*NET occupation profile for risk managers outlines the knowledge domains and analytical tasks that support a specialty occupation claim. Use it to map your actual job duties to the listed competencies when writing your job description, making the LCA filing more defensible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Risk Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation under the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, economics, mathematics, or statistics. Generic business degrees without a field-specific connection can weaken the claim, so your employer's job description should tie the role's duties directly to a quantitative or financial discipline to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from H-1B for Risk Manager candidates?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa has no lottery and no USCIS petition filing requirement, which means there's no random selection risk and no premium processing option either. Approval happens at the consulate after DOL certifies the LCA. The annual cap is 5,400 and rarely fills, so qualified risk managers can apply in any month without timing concerns tied to a lottery window.
How can I find Risk Manager employers who sponsor the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Use Migrate Mate to search for risk manager roles filtered by H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship history. Many employers who regularly hire quantitative or financial risk professionals have prior LCA filing records, and Migrate Mate surfaces that data so you can prioritize outreach to companies already familiar with the consular process rather than educating an employer from scratch.
What documents does a Singaporean Risk Manager need for the H-1B1 consulate interview?
You'll need the certified Labor Condition Application, your job offer letter, academic transcripts and degree certificates, a valid Singapore passport, DS-160 confirmation, and the visa application fee receipt. If your risk manager role involves specialized certifications such as FRM or CFA, bring those too, as they reinforce the specialty occupation claim during the consular review.
Can a Risk Manager on H-1B1 Singapore status change employers without leaving the U.S.?
The H-1B1 does not support portability the way H-1B does under AC21. If you change employers while inside the U.S., the new employer must file a fresh LCA and you must obtain a new H-1B1 visa at the consulate before beginning work. Planning your employer transition with enough lead time to complete consular processing is essential to avoid an authorization gap.