Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 41 countries.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

The WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team is embedded within the Firm's business line. It is responsible for identifying, assessing, and escalating potential money laundering and reputational risk issues associated with higher risk client types. The WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team is considered the first line of defense and supports the onboarding, enhanced due diligence, and negative news processes for Morgan Stanley.

The team is looking for a highly motivated VP to join its COO organization. This individual will be responsible for supporting executive-level content, analysis and presentations, team strategy, standing-up and helping to prepare for governance forums and org wide events.

Because of the broad nature of the COO team, candidates must have a proven track record of supporting and working with a senior management team, as well as with multiple functions within an organization. Critical to a candidate's success will be their ability to prioritize, communicate with all levels of leadership and they must have strong sense of accountability. Candidates must be discreet, able to operate independently with minimal oversight, find creative solutions to resolve issues and identify process enhancements, execute tasks and projects on a timely basis, and communicate effectively and responsively with all colleagues.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Strategy / Analysis and Organizational Buildout: Execute on strategy / strategic initiatives and analysis to develop a cohesive and holistic strategy across Wealth Management and U.S. Banks teams
• People Strategy: support departmental employee engagement, training, development, communications Drive key messaging on governance and senior management updates, including Board, executive management, committees, etc.
• Interface with 1L FCR leadership team and communicate pertinent information across the Department & organization
• Diversity & Inclusion / Talent Acquisition: support in driving both of these initiatives
• Support in Regulatory responses and Remediation efforts, including Regulatory, Senior Management and Board level updates

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• At least 7 years of experience in a fast paced, high visibility role.
• Strong leadership, and project management skills as well as the ability to manage many competing priorities
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and comfortable interfacing with senior personnel on highly sensitive issues
• Ability to proactively identify, analyze and improve upon existing processes
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work product
• Excellent time management skills and ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines
• Proven ability to work across departments to influence others and build strong relationships
• Attention to detail, high level of initiative and resourcefulness and ability to problem solve, demonstrate good business judgment and integrity
• Bachelors degree required

Preferred Skills:

• Financial Industry WM and/or U.S. Banks experience
• First Line Risk & Controls, Compliance or Audit experience
• Relevant professional certifications such as CPA, Series 7, 24, etc.
• Advanced degree in relevant field of study
• Working knowledge of privacy management tools and solutions
• Passionate about privacy and the protection of customers' personal information
• Privacy advocate and influencer among peers and partners
• Experience in supporting audit and regulatory inquiries and interactions with Board, senior management, consultants

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).

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $180,000 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.