Risk Officer

Risk Officer

The Risk Officer is responsible for a wide variety of supervisory, compliance, and risk functions. In 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 Supervision

• Primary responsibility for all risk, supervisory, and compliance functions for respective branch location(s).
• Facilitates any supervisory inquiry or process that requires escalation from the Senior Risk Officer and/or the Regional Risk Officer.
• Focuses on business ethics and regulatory and compliance practices.
• Provides coaching and guidance on policies and procedures to promote risk awareness and a compliant environment.
• Ensures proper procedures are in place for timely and appropriate approvals.

Risk Management/Compliance/Legal

• Monitors and implements procedures to manage all facets of risk, including data security.
• Facilitates regular and consistent communication of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management policies and other regulations.
• Liaises with the Legal and Compliance Division regarding customer complaints and litigation.
• Ensures appropriate supervisory coverage is maintained at all times, in conjunction with the Market Manager and Senior Risk Officer.
• Oversees responsibilities outlined in the Branch Supervisory Manual, as well as new policies, to ensure the Market has procedures in place.
• Supports preparation for and response to audits, ensuring findings are appropriately responded to and remediated.
• Works with the Market Manager and Senior Risk Officer to monitor people risk and ensures appropriate action is taken.
• Responsible for proactive client contact to determine suitability and manage risk.
• Active involvement with the region regarding matters presented to the Credit Committee.
• Primary source for intelligence on risk concerning clients and Financial Advisors (FAs).

Administrative

• Works closely with the Special Investigation Unit on Human Resources issues related to risk and compliance.
• Facilitates training on Morgan Stanley Wealth Management compliance policies and procedures with the Senior Risk Officer.
• Assists in the review and on boarding of FA recruits.

Qualifications - External

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent education or experience.
• Previous industry experience.
• Active Series 7, 8 (or 9 and 10), and 63, 65 (or 66) licenses.
• Other licenses as required for the role or by management.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of SEC, FINRA, and Firm Compliance Policies and Procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and resolve complex problems and escalate as necessary.
• Ability to identify issues and trends to anticipate change and provide comprehensive solutions and remedies.
• Evidence of strong leadership capabilities or previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and assignments in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to interact with Financial Advisors and clients.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to be discreet in all matters.
• Strong work ethic.

Reports To

Senior Risk Officer

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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $160,000 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 programs.

Morgan Stanley's 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).

Key skills/competency

• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Regulatory Affairs
• Supervisory Functions
• Financial Regulations (SEC, FINRA)
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Leadership
• Auditing