Operational Risk Governance Manager (VP)

Shape Risk Governance. Drive Meaningful Change.

Join Morgan Stanleys Firm Risk Management (FRM) team and play a key role in strengthening non-financial risk governance across a global organization. As an Operational Risk Governance Manager you will lead risk oversight governance and reporting activities while partnering with stakeholders across Risk Operations Compliance and Business Management to enhance the Firms risk management framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a background in Risk Management Operational Risk Controls Governance Audit or Compliance who want to influence strategic decision-making lead cross-functional initiatives and make a visible impact in a dynamic international environment.

Since 1935 Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What youll do in the role:

• Lead the execution and continuous enhancement of the non-financial risk governance framework across Firm Risk Management

• Oversee key risk programs including Risk Assessments Issues & Actions Management Operational Risk Incidents and Control Governance

• Identify emerging risk themes perform targeted analysis and provide actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders

• Deliver impactful risk reporting and insights that support informed decision-making and strengthen risk awareness

• Represent FRM in firmwide risk forums and contribute to the evolution of risk management practices

• Partner with Risk Compliance Audit and Business teams to promote a strong risk and control culture

• Lead mentor and develop team members while driving high-quality execution and continuous improvement

What youll bring to the role:

• 5 years of experience in Risk Management Operational Risk Governance Compliance Internal Audit or Controls

• Strong understanding of risk governance frameworks and non-financial risk management practices

• Experience managing regulatory or audit-related reviews and stakeholder interactions

• Excellent communication analytical and stakeholder management skills

• Proven ability to lead projects influence outcomes and drive change across organizations

• A collaborative mindset with a passion for building effective governance and risk management practices

Why join us

• Take on a highly visible role with exposure across multiple risk disciplines

• Influence the evolution of risk governance within a leading global financial institution

• Partner with senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic risk initiatives

• Lead meaningful projects with firmwide impact

• Grow your career in a collaborative international environment that values leadership innovation and continuous development

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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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our 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.

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