Risk Officer at Morgan Stanley

The Risk Officer is responsible for a wide variety of supervisory compliance and risk conjunction with the Senior Risk Officer the Risk Officer has accountability for maintaining a consistent controlled environment through adherence of business ethics and practices and adherence to all applicable Federal State and Local laws Morgan Stanley Wealth Management policies and other regulations. The Risk Officer keeps the Senior Risk Officer informed of significant matters. The Risk Officer role is a non-revenue sharing position that reports to the Senior Risk Officer.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Surveillance and SupervisionPrimary responsibility for all risk supervisory and compliance function for respective branch location(s)Facilitates any supervisory inquiry or process that requires escalation from the SeniorRisk Officer and/or the Regional Risk OfficerFocuses on business ethics and regulatory and compliance practicesProvides coaching and guidance on policies and procedures in order to promote risk awareness and a compliant environmentEnsure proper procedures are in place to ensure that approvals are handled appropriately and timelyRisk Management/Compliance/LegalMonitors and implements procedures to manage all facets of risk including data securityFacilitates regular and consistent communication of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management policies and other regulationsLiaises with the Legal and Compliance Division with customer complaints and litigationTogether with the Market Manager and Senior Risk Officer ensures appropriate supervisory coverage is maintained at all timesOversees responsibilities outlined in the Branch Supervisory Manual as well as new policies to ensure the Market has procedures in placeSupports in the preparation for and response to audits and ensures that any audit findings are appropriately responded to and remediatedWorks with Market Manager and Senior Risk Officer to monitor people risk and ensures appropriate action is takenResponsible for proactive client contact in determining suitability and managing riskActive involvement with the region regarding matters presented to the Credit CommitteePrimary source for intelligence on risk in regard to clients and FAsAdministrativeWorks closely with Special Investigation Unit on any Human Resources issues as related to risk and compliance.Together with the Senior Risk Officer facilitates the training on Morgan Stanley Wealth Management compliance policies and procedures.Assists in the review and on boarding of FA recruitsEducation and/or ExperienceBachelors degree required or equivalent education or experiencePrevious industry experienceActive Series 7 8 (or 9 and 10) and 63 65 (or 66)Other licenses as required for role or by managementKnowledge/Skills:Knowledge of SEC FINRA and Firm Compliance Policies and ProceduresEffective written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to prioritize and resolve complex problems and escalate as necessaryAbility to identify issues and trends in order to anticipate change and provide recommended comprehensive solutions and remediesEvidence of strong leadership capabilities or previous supervisory experienceAbility to organize and prioritize workflow and assignments in a deadline oriented environmentAbility to interact with Financial Advisors and clientsExcellent judgment and the ability to be discreet in all mattersStrong work ethicReports to:Reports to the Senior Risk OfficerWHAT 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres 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 into your browser.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120000 - $165000 per year at the commencement of employment. However base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package which depending on the position may also include commission earnings incentive compensation discretionary bonuses other short and long-term incentive packages and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programsMorgan Stanleys goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex sex stereotype gender gender identity or expression transgender sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy veteran or military service status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Internal Audit,Information Systems,Community Support,Environmental Science,Information Technology Sales Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 120000 - 165000