Business Strategy, Innovation & Enablement - Global Sports & Entertainment, VP

Morgan Stanley•Town/Village of Harrison, NY

About The Position

The Global Sports & Entertainment (GSE) team is seeking a seasoned Vice President to lead business building efforts across the platform, with a distinct mandate to advance the next evolution of the business – GSE 3.0. GSE 3.0 represents a strategic shift toward deeper product integration, expansion into emerging segment within sports & entertainment and full integration of AI-driven capabilities into how the business operates and scale. This individual will serve as a strategic operator and innovation lead – driving GSE Designated engagement, accelerating client acquisition, and embedding modern tools, insights and processes into the core of the GSE business.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in wealth management, strategy, business development or related field
Demonstrated experience driving innovation, digital transformation or AI adoption within a business
Strong understanding of the sports & entertainment ecosystem
Proven ability to lead cross functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Lead the evolution of GSE designations as a cornerstone of GSE 3.0, ensuring alignment with industry shifts (NIL, creator economy, athlete monetization).
Manage the existing training programs: GSE University, Connect Series, and supporting the creation of the GSE Summit.
Embed AI-enabled learning tools into training programs and learning about trends in sports and entertainment to drive engagement and scale.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and deliver education that enhances the GSE designated Financial Advisors capability in the sports & entertainment segment.
Equip GSE Designated Financial Advisors with tools, insights and playbook to build and scale their sports & entertainment practices.
Serve as the AI lead for the GSE business, driving adoption and integration of firm-approved AI tools across workflow, client engagement and content development.
Collaborate with internal partners to pilot and scale innovation capabilities tailored to the sports & entertainment segment.
Translate emerging AI trend into practical applications that create a competitive advantage for GSE.
Partner closely with the GSE Leadership team to execute on key priorities aligned with the 3.0 roadmap.
Prepared executive level presentations and strategic updates.
Drive alignment across stakeholders to ensure disciplined execution.