[Remote] Field Advisory Risk, Vice President

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services worldwide. The Field Advisory Risk Vice President will provide risk advisory, oversight, and control support for Institutional Consulting Solutions and Morgan Stanley at Work, partnering with business and control stakeholders to identify, assess, escalate, and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk advisory support to the Institutional Consulting Solutions and Morgan Stanley at Work businesses, including guidance on policies, procedures, controls, and risk-related expectations
• Partner with business, field, and control stakeholders to identify, evaluate, monitor, and escalate key risks and issues
• Support execution of the risk and control framework for covered business activities, including risk assessments, issue identification, remediation tracking, and control enhancement efforts
• Assist in the review and evaluation of new or evolving business initiatives, products, processes, or operating models to help identify potential risks and appropriate mitigating controls
• Develop and deliver periodic and ad hoc training or communications to relevant stakeholders on key policies, procedures, risk themes, and control expectations
• Prepare reporting, analytics, and presentation materials related to risk trends, issues, metrics, and governance routines
• Monitor risk themes, control gaps, incidents, and emerging issues across the covered businesses and help drive timely escalation and resolution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Field leadership, business partners, and second-line and control functions to promote a consistent and effective risk culture
• Contribute to special projects, strategic initiatives, and process improvement efforts across Client Segment Risk / Institutional Risk

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Relevant experience in financial services, risk management, compliance, supervision, business controls, operations, audit, or a related control function
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, control frameworks, issue management, and escalation protocols
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations and translate them into practical business guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate information, identify trends, and produce meaningful reporting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive or complex matters appropriately
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across functions and levels of seniority
• Series 7, 66, 9 and 10
• Experience supporting Wealth Management, institutional consulting, workplace financial solutions, field advisory, or client segment businesses
• Familiarity with Morgan Stanley at Work, Institutional Consulting Solutions, or similar business models
• Experience working with field-facing organizations, advisory platforms, retirement or workplace solutions, equity compensation, institutional clients, or corporate client programs
• Knowledge of governance routines, risk metrics, control testing, policy implementation, regulatory exams, audits, or issue remediation
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with reporting, dashboards, or data analysis tools preferred
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise messaging for senior stakeholders

Benefits

• Commission earnings may be included in the total compensation package, depending on the position.
• Incentive compensation may be included in the total compensation package, depending on the position.
• Discretionary bonuses may be included in the total compensation package, depending on the position.
• Other short- and long-term incentive packages may be included in the total compensation package, depending on the position.
• Morgan Stanley-sponsored benefit programs may be included in the total compensation package, depending on the position.
• Morgan Stanley offers employee benefits and perks.
• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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