Equities Product Control Risk & Projects - Vice President

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our Equities Product Control function, in the Risk and Projects team focusing on evolving out operating model through a focus on reducing operational risk across the division. They will drive key initiatives such as Risk & control Self Assessment (RCSA), the capture of operational risk incidents (ORIs), and the development and production of divisional reporting, metrics, and risk monitoring processes, and ultimately working with divisional management to optimize the operating model. This role will work directly with product-aligned controllers covering Cash Equities, Listed and OTC Derivatives, Prime Brokerage, Equity Swaps, and other products, liaising with senior management and the central risk teams. The ideal candidate has a background in product control or risk, with a focus on equity products. Having a background in project execution would be beneficial, as this role will be responsible for helping to execute on a variety of risk-related projects aimed at enhancing the Firm’s control environment. In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources. This is a Vice President level position within our Product Controllers Job Family which specializes in ensuring adequacy of controls, profit and loss and balance sheet reporting and reconciliations for a segment / business / product area, as well as management reporting across business segments or cross functional end-to-end product oversight 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

Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and acknowledge efforts of team members
Ability to articulate risk and impact to various audiences, and create plans to mitigate those risks
Strong analytical skills and the ability to distil complex issues into clear insights
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
Initiative, independence, and strong time management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with tools like Power BI or Alteryx is a bonus
A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement
Holds a relevant degree or relevant professional qualification
At least 9 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables, leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment
Proactively identify emerging risks in individual and department work and contribute to strategies for mitigating them
Act as a role model and culture carrier; Embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
Lead key risk processes across IED Finance's Product Control (GPC) functions including RCSA, business continuity, information security, and other compliance activities
Own and deliver high-impact initiatives, leveraging deep Finance expertise
Prepare risk reports and deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders within IED Finance and across the firm
Assist in reporting of risk incidents within IED GPC and perform thematic analysis to identify trends and recommend solutions
Drive issue resolution and action planning within the Firm's risk inventory, with a focus on IED GPC's control processes and controls.
Identify areas of emerging non-financial risks and assist senior management in developing mitigation strategies
Maintain risk policies and procedures
Champion the firm's values and foster a culture of accountability
Manage, attract, develop and retain talent for team within Finance while creating an inclusive environment; translate Firmwide goals into actionable goals for department/function