Investment Management - Process, Risk and Controls - Vice President
Dublin
Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals around the world and $1.5 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 31, 2023. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.
Investment Management's Global Risk & Analysis department has an open position for a Process, Risk and Controls professional at the Senior Associate or Vice President level based in Dublin. The position will report into an Executive Director of Risk and will interface with business partners in both the private and public sides of the business.
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Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Responsibilities:
- Perform value-add analysis on business processes to identify gaps, and risk themes, reduce cost, leverage leading practices, and improve operational excellence.
- Assist with the risk and issue driven deep dive reviews to identify root causes as well as the identification of risks, controls, risk responses, and opportunities for enhancements including control optimizations.
- Provide day-to-day execution of various process, risk and controls (PRC) transformation efforts that help to optimize business processes while mitigating business risks.
- Perform post-PRC effort operational effectiveness such as analyzing self-assessments results and performing testing & monitoring activities.
- Assist in preparing, coordinating, and presenting key PRC initiatives and updates to varying levels of management including executives.
- Assist in updating the Risk & Controls Self-Assessments as well as the creation and maintenance of issues and action plans in the respective Morgan Stanley systems.
- Assist in building out the PRC framework as well as developing project roadmaps.
- Assist in the development of consistent standards of risk and control documentation, including diagrams/flowcharts, within MSIM and enhance risk and control reporting.
- Involvement in other projects and duties assigned
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, finance, economics or other disciplines demonstrating both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
- Excellent project management, organization and time management skills
- Strong and effective verbal & written communication skills
- Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills including ability to influence others without authority
- Proven track record that demonstrates creative problem-solving skills.
- Good analytical and technical skills including proficiency with Excel, Visio, and other end user computing tools, process mapping experience a plus.
- Financial services experience is a plus.
- Experience in business analysis or data analysis, process improvements, regulatory projects, cyber & information security or technology integration is a plus
WHAT 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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
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Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.