We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Finance Risk Officer in Global Corporate Controllers Department to be the 1LoD maintaining and continuously enhancing the operational risk management framework within the business. The role will work closely with regional teams to embed effective risk management practices into day-to-day processes and activities.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm’s financial and capital resources. This is a Director level position within our Risk, Assurance, Governance & Control Job Family which oversees the active assessment and monitoring of operational risk across the Global Finance Division and includes independent testing functions. 

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:

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
• Responsible for and lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segments
• Adhere to the Firm's risk management framework; proactively identify ways to strengthen our control environment.
• Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
• Assist in analyzing actual or potential operational risk incidents and support recommendations for mitigation measures.
• Participate in the execution of Operational Risk programs, including Non-Financial Risk Assessment, Business Continuity Planning, Information Security, and Supplier Risk oversight.
• Support evaluation of control gaps, emerging risks, and trends through analysis of risk data and dashboards.
• Maintain orderly risk and control documentation to facilitate governance, management reporting, and regulatory-related submissions.
• Support preparation of thematic risk analyses and escalation materials.
• Collaborate with Finance and Infrastructure teams to ensure consistent implementation of risk requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and risk-related projects.

What you'll bring to the role:

• In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
• Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities and with sound judgment and proactive issue identification.
• Solid understanding of operational risk concepts, frameworks, and controls.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Effective communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Experience in operational risk, audit, compliance, or related financial services.
• Experience in business analysis, process improvement, or technology-related controls is a plus.
• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.