Executive Director, Government Relations

Morgan Stanley•Washington, DC

About The Position

We are seeking an Executive Director of Government Relations. In the Legal & Compliance Division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. 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 you'll do in the role: Assist in developing a comprehensive government affairs vision and integrated advocacy strategy, and then executing to deliver results, driving positive change for the firm; Serving as a trusted advisor to the Head of Government Relations; providing critical analysis of the reputational and commercial implications and opportunities associated with policy decisions and other policy developments; Helping develop and execute legislative, executive branch, and regulatory advocacy efforts for the firm's key policy positions to relevant bodies including members of Congress and their staffs and federal government agencies; Educating members of Congress, Capitol Hill staff, and regulators who oversee Morgan Stanley's lines of business; Keeping the firm informed to the external political environment with insights on legislative and regulatory developments, intelligence on policymaking and political activity, and guidance on how to drive positive change; Working with the communications team to develop proactive messaging to inform coverage regarding issues that matter to policymakers; and Promoting and protecting Morgan Stanley's operations in the U.S. by working with the firm's leadership team to advocate on public policy initiatives across the broad spectrum of issues that are relevant to the company. What you'll bring to the role: The candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience; Significant experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory affairs or government service; Exemplary public policy acumen coupled with the ability to think strategically and devise practical and solutions-oriented strategies and advocacy plans; Ability to be proactive in identifying areas of risk and opportunities relative to the public policy environment. A public policy thought leader with broad credibility on a bipartisan basis. Financial services expertise; Strategic relationships, based on mutual respect, in the public policy community. Demonstrated ability to educate, build coalitions, and partner with legislators, government officials, regulators, political leaders, as well as industry and community groups; Policy leadership experience working in the financial services industry, including in-depth knowledge of financial services issues at the federal and state levels. Deep understanding of regulatory policy and process relevant to the financial services industry and the capital markets preferred. What you can expect from Morgan Stanley: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll 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. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. 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). Internal Applicants: Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here. 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 that’s differentiated – and we’ve 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 - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll 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. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Salary range for the position: $165,000 and $275,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. 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 25 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. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. 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). At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society. What We Do

Requirements

The candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience
Significant experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory affairs or government service
Exemplary public policy acumen coupled with the ability to think strategically and devise practical and solutions-oriented strategies and advocacy plans
Ability to be proactive in identifying areas of risk and opportunities relative to the public policy environment. A public policy thought leader with broad credibility on a bipartisan basis
Financial services expertise
Strategic relationships, based on mutual respect, in the public policy community
Demonstrated ability to educate, build coalitions, and partner with legislators, government officials, regulators, political leaders, as well as industry and community groups
Policy leadership experience working in the financial services industry, including in-depth knowledge of financial services issues at the federal and state levels
Deep understanding of regulatory policy and process relevant to the financial services industry and the capital markets preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in developing a comprehensive government affairs vision and integrated advocacy strategy, and then executing to deliver results, driving positive change for the firm
Serving as a trusted advisor to the Head of Government Relations; providing critical analysis of the reputational and commercial implications and opportunities associated with policy decisions and other policy developments
Helping develop and execute legislative, executive branch, and regulatory advocacy efforts for the firm's key policy positions to relevant bodies including members of Congress and their staffs and federal government agencies
Educating members of Congress, Capitol Hill staff, and regulators who oversee Morgan Stanley's lines of business
Keeping the firm informed to the external political environment with insights on legislative and regulatory developments, intelligence on policymaking and political activity, and guidance on how to drive positive change
Working with the communications team to develop proactive messaging to inform coverage regarding issues that matter to policymakers
Promoting and protecting Morgan Stanley's operations in the U.S. by working with the firm's leadership team to advocate on public policy initiatives across the broad spectrum of issues that are relevant to the company

Benefits

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 25 Vacation Days annually)
10 Paid Holidays
401(k)
Short/Long Term Disability