National Risk Officer

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.

The National Risk Officer is responsible for a wide variety of supervisory, compliance and risk functions. In conjunction with the Senior Risk Officer (SRO) and the Associate / Regional Risk Officer (ARRO / RRO), the National Risk Officer has accountability for maintaining a consistent controlled environment through adherence of business ethics and practices and adherence to all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management policies, and other regulations.

Additionally, the National Risk Officer keeps the Market and Region informed of significant matters and is a non-revenue sharing position that has dual reporting to the Head of the Centralized Review Unit (CRU) and the Associate Regional Risk Officer (ARRO).

Finally, this position will support various risk and supervisory functions for a single Market and / or multiple Markets within a single Region and may provide Risk Officer coverage for functions specific to a single Market, a single Branch, or multiple branches within a Region.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Primarily responsible for all risk, supervisory, and compliance functions for respective branch location(s)

Reviews and responds to a variety of supervisory alerts in a timely and sufficient manner

Support increased Risk Officer workload due to remediation requirements, new FA / FAA recruits onboarding, etc.

Fill coverage and / or resource gaps resulting from temporary Risk Officer attrition, shortages (e.g., turnover, resignations, etc.)

Assist Markets during periods of high-volume supervisory alert

Manages and responds to senior or vulnerable adult, financial exploitation, diminished capacity, or other concerns affecting Morgan Stanley's senior or vulnerable client

Facilitates any supervisory inquiry or process that requires escalation from the Senior Risk Officer (SRO) and / or the Associate / Regional Risk Officer (ARRO / RRO)

Provides coaching, guidance, and education to Financial Advisors on policies and procedures to promote risk awareness and a compliant environment

Interview clients where necessary, and collaborates with internal partners in Legal, Compliance, Risk and Business to formulate adequate responses to close matters and / or pending supervisory alert

Liaises with the Legal and Compliance Division to respond to customer complaints and litigation

Supports the preparation for and response to all branch exams and internal audits, and ensures that any audit findings are appropriately responded to and remediated

National Risk Officers may travel to different Markets within the Region to provide support, as needed

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Previous industry experience

Active Series 7, 8 (or 9 and 10), and 63, 65 (or 66)

Other licenses as required for role or by management

Strong knowledge of SEC, FINRA Rules and Regs including Investment and Product Knowledge

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations pertaining to senior or vulnerable adult matters preferred

Effective written and verbal communication skill

Ability to prioritize and resolve complex problems and escalate as necessary

Ability to identify issues and trends in order to anticipate change and provide recommended comprehensive solutions and remedie

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and assignments in a deadline-oriented environment

Ability to interact with Financial Advisors and client

Excellent judgment and the ability to be discreet in all matter

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

High motivation and energy with ability to develop strong working relationships

A calm demeanor and ability to work on multiple tasks at one time

Self-starter with a strong attention to detail

Ability to work well with colleagues across a diverse range of working groups in a fast-paced environment

Excellent problem-solving and business judgment

Strong organizational, planning and time management skill

Ability and willingness to voice ideas, in addition to following instruction

Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel

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).