Field Advisory Risk, Vice President

• Provide risk advisory support to Institutional Consulting Solutions and Morgan Stanley at Work
• Guide stakeholders on policies, procedures, controls, and risk-related expectations
• Identify, evaluate, monitor, escalate, and remediate key risks and issues
• Support risk assessments, issue tracking, and control enhancement efforts
• Review new or evolving business initiatives, products, processes, and operating models for risks and mitigating controls
• Develop and deliver training and communications on policies, procedures, risk themes, and control expectations
• Prepare reporting, analytics, presentations, risk metrics, and governance materials
• Monitor risk themes, control gaps, incidents, and emerging issues
• Build relationships with Field leadership, business partners, and control functions
• Contribute to special projects, strategic initiatives, and process improvements across Client Segment Risk / Institutional Risk

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Relevant experience in financial services, risk management, compliance, supervision, business controls, operations, audit, or a related control function
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, control frameworks, issue management, and escalation protocols
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations and translate them into practical business guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level materials
• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate information, identify trends, and produce meaningful reporting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive or complex matters appropriately
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across functions and seniority levels
• Series 7, 66, 9 and 10
• Experience supporting Wealth Management, institutional consulting, workplace financial solutions, field advisory, or client segment businesses preferred
• Familiarity with Morgan Stanley at Work, Institutional Consulting Solutions, or similar business models preferred
• Experience with field-facing organizations, advisory platforms, retirement or workplace solutions, equity compensation, institutional clients, or corporate client programs preferred
• Knowledge of governance routines, risk metrics, control testing, policy implementation, regulatory exams, audits, or issue remediation preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred
• Experience with reporting, dashboards, or data analysis tools preferred
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise messaging for senior stakeholders

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in risk management principles, control frameworks, and compliance within financial services, with a strong ability to communicate complex information effectively to stakeholders. Proficient in developing training materials and reporting on risk metrics while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.