Capital Markets & Crypto Risk Director

Morgan Stanley • Baltimore, MD

2d • $64,000 - $107,500

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director in WM Operations to be part of the CMCPR Risk Team which ensures that our operations run smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently by managing risk and maintaining control over various processes.

In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships. This is a Team Specialist position at Director level within the Capital Markets Core Processing & Risk organization.

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.

Requirements

• Ability to lead by example, work with drive and determination, and put forward challenging views to senior levels
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area and operational/compliance policies and procedures of their team
• Ability to operate independently across the majority of day-to-day responsibilities
• Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values and acting as a role model
• Collaboration and teamwork skills and experience, including strong interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills, with strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including experience with business process documentation, and preparing management reports using PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong analytical skills, including root cause analysis
• College degree (BS or BA)
• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Nice To Haves

• Power BI and Alteryx are a plus

Responsibilities

• The Risk and Control Specialist is responsible for a broad range of operational risk management tasks supporting functional process owners in Capital Markets, Core Processing & Risk. Trade Support (e.g., Fixed Income, Equity, Syndicate, Structured Product, Futures, FX, Precious Metals, Options, Crypto, 24/5 Trading model support), Clearance, Settlement (e.g., DTC, International, FED, Stock Leading, Fail management & Buy Ins.) Asset Transfers (e.g., ACAT, DRS, DWAC, Physicals) Corporate Actions (e.g., Mandatory, Voluntary, Income & Dividend) Control function (e.g., Balance & Control, Possession or Control) Operational Risk Management functions include ensuring desktop procedure and supervisory procedures exist, conducting reviews to assess completion and performance of operations tasks, reviewing compliance with firm policies and regulatory expectations, facilitating Risk Assessments (iNFR-A), control design, business continuity, entitlement management, analyzing and reviewing operational risk incident (ORI), conducting independent monitoring, manage internal audits and compliance reviews, and analyzing key risk metrics. Additionally, the Risk team leads the coordination of external audits (e.g., SOC1, 10-K, FICCA) and internal Compliance exams. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required to manage multiple collection points, audiences, and fluctuating deadlines. Responsibilities may also include conducting process walkthrough meetings with Operations, designing test scripts, conducting testing, reporting results, and compiling reporting for management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert within functional area, working with Team Manager to manage processes, risks and/or projects, proposing and implementing improvements/changes
• Act as key problem solver for area or expertise, applying detailed knowledge to address unique or novel situations, recognize risks and draw out key issues
• Coordinate work, train and develop other team members where required, including task allocation, and project contribution.

Benefits

• Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees