Issues Management Technology Risk Officer – VP

Issues Management Technology Risk Officer – VP

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At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate trade, manage, and distribute capital for governments, institutions, and individuals. We are a leading global financial services firm that conducts its business through three principal business segments—Institutional Securities, Wealth Management (WM), and Investment Management. The Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

The position is for an Issues Management Technology Risk Officer, focusing on support for Morgan Stanley’s two U.S. Banks:
Morgan Stanley Bank, National Association (MSBNA) and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association (MSPBNA). The U.S. Banks Technology Risk and Governance team is responsible for supporting bank business and growth by managing the provision of technology within a regulatory‑compliant, risk‑managed framework in a cost‑effective manner. The role requires ongoing monitoring of the Banks’ technology issues, including the identification, tracking, reporting, and oversight of risks and remediation activities, as well as participation in the evolution and execution of the bank technology risk program.

• Perform identification, oversight, and governance of U.S. Banks technology‐owned issues and action plans
• Conduct assessment, monitoring, and reporting related to regulatory compliance, bank risk management, and governance committees, including the Board of Directors
• Contribute to key regulatory and risk initiatives in a cost‑effective and efficient manner
• Track bank‑impacting technology issues and influence prioritization of remediation activities
• Support key risk deliverables such as RSCA, quarterly risk management reporting, and ongoing risk metric review
• Assess existing workflows and propose and implement effective enhancements for both technology and change management/SDLC domains

• Seven plus years of experience in a similar role in financial or banking services, with practical knowledge of bank regulatory oversight
• Extensive experience in issue management and sound understanding of the full technology risk management lifecycle
• Familiarity with industry technology risk management frameworks and OCC approach and methodologies such as Heightened Standards for Large Banks
• High level of attention to detail, ability to act independently, and capacity to efficiently handle information through direct interaction with databases and systems
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with competence to solve problems independently and drive tasks to completion
• Appropriate level of judgment and maturity

• Prior experience working in a large bank
• CRISC, CISA, CISSP, or other relevant risk management and information security certifications
• Knowledge of the FFIEC IT Handbooks and related laws and regulations, including OCC
• Proficiency with JIRA for project and task management

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field

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—guide the decisions we make every day. The firm offers a supportive and empowering environment, opportunities for career growth, and some of the most attractive employee benefits in the industry.

Executive

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

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