Capital & Data Risk / IM Risk (Risk Management) : Job Level - Executive Assistant
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to solid employer branding and competitive salary range for an Executive Assistant role.
- Competitive salary: $60,000–$105,000/year
- Stable work environment at a leading financial institution
- Hybrid work model with in-office expectations
- Requires prior experience as an executive assistant
Pros
- Stable position within a reputable firm (Morgan Stanley)
- Opportunity for professional development in a high-paced environment
- Hybrid work model allows for some flexibility
Cons
- Role primarily administrative with limited progression opportunities
- Potential for high workload due to extensive support responsibilities
- In-office attendance expectations may not suit all candidates
Who it's for
Mid-level • Hybrid
Good fit
- Skilled executive assistants
- Individuals seeking experience in finance
- Candidates comfortable in a dynamic support role
Not recommended for
- Entry-level applicants
- Those preferring fully remote work
- Candidates without strong administrative skills
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Role: FRM Executive Assistant
Description - External
Firm Risk Management
Morgan Stanley's Firm Risk Management (FRM) Division is an exciting and rapidly growing space. We support 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 will reside within the Firm Risk Management's Capital/Stress Testing, Investment Management Risk and Risk Data area. The Executive Assistant will provide support to Executives in general office duties, calendar management and office workflow. In addition to providing direct support to management, you will be expected to provide administrative and team support to the overall department, including floor management. Primary Responsibilities
> Maintain executives' calendars, schedule all meetings and conference calls, field emails and phone calls requesting meetings, handle meeting conflicts and prioritization issues
> Coordinate all related conference rooms including any catering, audio/videoconference set up
> Make domestic and international travel arrangements, including logistics related requirements as needed
> Prepare, submit, and monitor expense reports and vendor payments for team members
> Manage other miscellaneous administrative activities including technology requests, onboarding new employees, preparing copies, managing supplies, coordinating equipment needs, reviewing/distributing incoming mail, and maintaining a fully functioning work area for the team
> High level of professionalism and business etiquette
> Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Executive Administrative Assistant role
> Tact and good judgment in confidential situations and proven experience interacting with senior management
> Strong verbal and written communication skills
> Strong working experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook
> Knowledge of general office procedures (e.g., correspondence, scheduling, expenses, calendar management)
> Good problem-solving ability and ability to multitask and juggle competing priorities within tight deadlines
> Able to take independent initiative for action within areas of responsibility
> Flexibility regarding the duties assigned
This role is hybrid and currently requires in-office attendance 3 days/week. The in-office requirement is subject to change at any time.
Firm Risk Management values diversity and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees.
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).
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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $60,000 and $105,000 per 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).
