VP, Investment Management Legal Operations Officer
About The Position
MSIM's Legal team works closely with our business partners to provide well-reasoned, concise legal, regulatory, and strategic advice on current, proposed or anticipated business activities of MSIM across its equities, fixed income & liquidity, alternative investments and solutions & multi-assets business to execute business objectives while managing legal, regulatory and franchise risks. MSIM lawyers are proud of their reputation as problem solvers who collaborate across areas and regions to deliver powerful results. The MSIM Legal Ops Officer works closely with the MSIM GC and Deputy GC in driving the day-to-day operations of the MSIM Legal department. This position collaborates with senior leadership to implement business transformation, maintain operational standards, and support an inclusive workplace culture. Experience in a senior operational or COO position within a legal, compliance, or financial services context. The COO role involves proactive delivery and balancing strategic objectives with operational responsibilities. Duties may expand according to evolving needs, potentially including international coordination and additional support for new business areas. 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 89 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.
Requirements
- Experience in a senior operational or COO position within a legal, compliance, or financial services context.
- Proficient leadership, organizational, and people management skills.
- Demonstrated capability in transformation initiatives, project management, and results delivery in a matrixed environment.
- Effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing abilities.
- Analytical skills with experience in financial and resource management.
Responsibilities
- Driving the day-to-day operations of the MSIM Legal department.
- Collaborating with senior leadership to implement business transformation.
- Maintaining operational standards.
- Supporting an inclusive workplace culture.
- Proactive delivery and balancing strategic objectives with operational responsibilities.
- Duties may expand according to evolving needs, potentially including international coordination and additional support for new business areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
