Scrum Master (Risk Management) : Job Level - Associate

Overview 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, model, and other risks. Background on the Position The role resides within the Firm Risk Management's Credit Risk Management department. Our mission is to serve as an independent agent to set consistent principles and disciplines for risk management, act as strategic advisor to Firm management for setting risk appetite and allocating capital, and be an industry leader to influence and meet regulatory standards. We are seeking a Scrum Master in the Credit Risk Agile Fleet (Agile is a technology development methodology) based in New York. The successful candidate will be part of a team that delivers technology initiatives and will interact extensively with global members of Credit Risk, Product Owners, technology teams, and other Scrum Masters across Institutional Securities Group (ISG) and Wealth Management. Responsibilities As a Scrum Master, drive predictable delivery outcomes by facilitating Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews) in close collaboration with the Product Owner and development team. Act as a change agent to enable delivery by removing impediments, managing dependencies, and driving timely follow-ups across the development team and key partners. Maintain a clear, prioritized, and estimated backlog in partnership with the Product Owner and team, ensuring shared understanding of business requirements. Use delivery metrics to assess and monitor team performance, identify risks and improvement opportunities, enhancing transparency and predictability. Work closely across teams (squads) and with Fleet Leads to align goals and ensure priorities align with the scope of the fleet, including status reporting. Experience: 3-5 years relevant experience working on technology projects related to the Financial Services domain as a Scrum Master or in a similar role. Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Self-motivated, ability to adapt and learn quickly are key to success in the role. Strong delivery management experience with a hands-on approach, including a track record of enabling team execution. Experience working within Agile lifecycles, using tools such as JIRA and Rally. Bachelor's degree required. Agile certification and/or PMP 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—guide the decisions we make every day. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks. There’s also ample opportunity to move within the firm for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser. Compensation and Benefits Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay is determined on an individualized basis and is part of the total compensation package, which may include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short- and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. Equal Opportunity Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Our recruiting efforts reflect a strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr Morgan Stanley