ISG Management - Program Governance / Office of the COO - Associate

Governance Framework Support & Enhancement: Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of FCR's governance framework. Contribute to refining governance structures, processes, and reporting to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal requirements. Lead initiatives to assess and enhance governance processes, including identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices to streamline governance. Creation of Executive-Level Presentations: Create materials for senior stakeholders, ensuring information is clear, concise, and impactful. Contribute to developing content that effectively communicates key messages and aligns with organizational goals and standards. The ideal candidate would have a consulting background, or experience in a role that required creation and refinement of high-quality presentations for executive-level audiences. Committee & Governance Forum Support: Support with the facilitation of governance forums, steering committees, and working groups. Create agendas, document clear and detailed meeting minutes, track action items, and ensure key decisions and risk escalations are properly recorded and communicated. Program Oversight & Risk Monitoring: Coordinate across stakeholder teams to drive accountable, aligned outcomes in strategic planning and program execution. Identify cross-functional dependencies and support with monitoring key risks and controls, ensuring timely identification and escalation of issues. Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure risks are mitigated and controls are functioning as designed. Ensure that the governance program complies with financial crime regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, sanctions), and that internal controls are properly designed and operationally effective. Work closely with Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Headcount / Budget Management: Manage a comprehensive headcount plan and budget to support organizational objectives. Create clear and concise materials to communicate resourcing updates to senior leadership. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred. 5+ years of experience in financial crimes risk management, governance, compliance, or related roles within financial services. In-depth understanding of financial crime regulations, including AML, KYC, and sanctions, as well as risk management frameworks. Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Strong organizational and project management skills, with experience leading governance initiatives or supporting with the development of governance frameworks. Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint; strong skills in creating clear and impactful presentations for executive-level audiences. Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting; experience with data visualization tools is a plus. Experience working in a cross-functional environment, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Collaborative and proactive mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement and driving operational excellence. 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. 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. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $145,000 per year at the commencement of employment. 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. 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.