Private Side and Research Compliance, Associate/ Director

We are now looking for an experienced and high caliber individual to join the Private Side and Research Compliance coverage team, based in Hong Kong. > Advising and supporting the Private Side and Research Compliance business on the application of relevant policies and procedures and on new or changes to existing laws, regulations and anticipated areas of regulatory focus. > Working closely with the Private Side and Research Compliance and Legal coverage team, and the business risk team to advise on a wide range of internal and transaction-related matters. > Draft and review manuals, Compliance Notices, policies and procedures in light of regulatory or business changes. > Assisting in the development of training materials and conducting training sessions. > Participating in and reviewing new business and infrastructure initiatives from a local and international regulatory, best practice and Firm perspective. > Preparing supervisory metrics. > University graduate or equivalent degree preferred, ideally in law, business or accounting. > Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry, preferably in Compliance and/or with a securities exchange, regulator, or law firm. > Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, preferably those related to IBD, GCM and Research. > Sound judgment in identifying risks in order to proactively escalate with the relevant senior managers. > Solid understanding of relevant industry and regional regulations and rules, pre-marketing, information barriers, conflict clearance process and an understanding of the Control Group function. > Proficient skills using Microsoft Office systems, especially PowerPoint and Excel, required. Knowledge and use of these systems are required in order to learn other Firm proprietary compliance systems. > Detail oriented, motivated and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. > Self-starter who is able to deal with IBD/GCM bankers and Research analysts in the business. > Ability to work as a team player, as well as independently, > Outstanding communication skills in English necessary to effectively interact with and influence internal and external stakeholders; fluency in Asian languages (e.g. Mandarin and/or Cantonese) advantageous. > Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, motivated and team player. 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. 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.