VP, Rules Management Coverage
Morgan Stanley
The role will focus on Global Rules Management for Third Party, Fraud, Business Disruption and Operational Resilience and resides within the Non-Financial Risk (NFR) department, a Second Line of Defense (2LoD) function.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing a framework inclusive of standards to drive compliance with global regulatory requirements. You will work closely with various stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that align with our organizational goals and regulatory standards. The individual will play a critical strategic role in driving risk management and regulatory compliance oversight activities, which may include development of policies, procedures, risk metrics and reporting, control execution, review of issues and general support of ongoing regulatory risk identification.
Legal and Compliance Division Overview
The professionals in the Legal and Compliance Division LCD provide a wide range of services to our business units. LCD is made up of the Legal, Regulatory Relations, and Non-Financial Risk departments which preserve the firm's invaluable reputation for integrity and protect the firm from sanctions with policies and procedures that are designed to meet regulatory requirements around the world. We also strive to maintain cooperative relationships with governmental policy makers and the regulatory and self-regulatory agencies that govern the firm's businesses.
Firm Overview
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 43 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.
Primary Responsibilities
> Stay up-to-date with global regulatory requirements and industry standards related to certain Non-Financial Risk (e.g., Third Party, Fraud, Business Disruption and Operational Resilience)
> Implement policies and procedures (as required) to drive adherence with applicable rules and regulations
> Develop an inventory of applicable regulatory requirements for the purposes of identifying, interpreting and monitoring across the applicable risk coverage areas
> Collaborate with other risk coverage teams across Non-Financial Risk (NFR) to drive compliance and provide oversight
> Support the Global Head of Rules Management in developing and implementing tooling, in collaboration with other NFR coverage areas (e.g., Cyber, Technology and Information Security)
> Provide guidance and training to internal teams on global rules and best practices for applicable risk and compliance domains.
> Work with Management to develop and execute strategies for global rules management
> Prepare and present reports to senior management on the status of global rules management implementation initiatives.
> Assess and monitor the efficacy of initiatives supporting the implementation of Rules Management requirements across the applicable risk coverage areas
> Partner with Management to support internal audits and reviews, as well as external regulatory exams. Qualifications:
> An undergraduate degree (i.e., B.A., B.S., or equivalent) is required, ideally in an area related to Regulatory Compliance or Risk Management. Advanced degree and industry certification holders are also encouraged to apply.
> A minimum of 8 years' experience in the financial services industry
> Familiarity with relevant Banking, Financial Holding Company and Securities regulations and regulatory examination / oversight experience
> Logical and critical thinking, experience with risk analytics and reporting ability to analyze complex sets of data and convert to meaningful risk information and reporting.
> Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively manage several tasks concurrently and work in a high pressure environment to meet deadlines.
> Program or project management skills with a focus on effectively communicating complex analytical concepts to senior management.
> Self-led with a demonstrated ability to collaborate globally across multiple functional areas while maintaining suitable independence and effective challenge.
> Ability to work on challenging assignments in a dynamic environment, synthesize information, distill relevant facts, and reach logical conclusions
> Detail oriented mindset with strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
> Team player with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
> Proven ability to anticipate and identify risks and identify effective mitigation
> Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Preferred Experience
> Exposure to Operational Risk Management is preferable
> Affiliate and/or Third Party Risk Compliance
> Fraud, Cyber, Technology and/or Information Security experience
> Business Disruption and Resilience experience
> Familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) and vendor risk management tools (e.g., Archer, Process Unity, ServiceNow, etc.)
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.
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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 and $165,000 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).