ISG Management - Central Risk Team - SSC Governance

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

92d • $140,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The ESG & SSC Governance role will play a pivotal role in overseeing and integrating governance practices across ISG with respect to Environmental Social Governance ("ESG") and Supervision, Surveillance and Conduct ("SSC") teams within the ISG Central Risk Team. This role will ensure consistent implementation of non-financial risk (NFR) frameworks, support sustainable finance governance, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance transparency, regulatory responsiveness, and operational efficiency across ISG businesses.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in financial services, with exposure to sustainable finance, capital markets, or investment banking preferred.
• Proven track record in non-financial risk management, governance, and/or regulatory program execution.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and regulatory interactions.
• Strong analytical and project management skills; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics for senior audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks, sustainability regulations, and risk governance structures.

Nice To Haves

• FINRA Series 7 & 24 licenses and/or CFA, MBA, or CA designation are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Central Risk to implement and maintain the NFR Framework across SSC and ESG teams.
• Support governance forums, working groups, and communications across ISG divisions.
• Collaborate with ISG supervisors, Risk Management, Compliance, and Technology to strengthen control environments and risk governance.
• Assist in the design and implementation of controls to meet evolving regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to strategic projects that enhance ISG's governance and risk management capabilities.
• Coordinate ESG governance activities across Investment Banking, Global Capital Markets, Fixed Income, and Institutional Equity Divisions.
• Track and analyze ESG metrics, ensuring data accuracy and high-quality reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Global Sustainability Office, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to align ESG risk management with Firmwide commitments.
• Support enhancements to NFR tools and technology platforms to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Create project scopes, wireframes, and secure stakeholder alignment for governance-related initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across SSC and ESG teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees