Vice President - EMEA Security Technology and Projects

- Supervise and manage external security technology vendors that conduct service and repairs on our electronic security systems. Ensure that master contracts and confidentiality agreements are in place, set scope for projects, obtain price quotes, and, in consultation with the business unit, select the equipment best suited for the project.
- Oversee quality assurance (QA) reviews of external electronic security vendor activity ensuring that the QA conducted sufficiently tests the external vendor's installations for high quality workmanship, robustness and completeness.
- Review existing technology and processes to assess their effectiveness. Bring ideas and innovations to the Firm to drive efficiency and improve effectiveness ensuring thorough assessments have been carried out and findings have been appropriately distributed.
- Develop capital and expense budgets associated with security projects or programs as directed.
- Ensure proper coordination and communication with all internal and external parties including IT, appointed architects, engineers, contractors and security vendors.
- Conduct acceptance testing of newly installed security systems and equipment. Work with internal and external audit corporate functions in the testing of systems, requirements and security best practices.
- Assign projects, monitor workloads, and ensure team members meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. Present project updates, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and clients as needed. Maintain accurate project documentation, including budgets, schedules, as-builts, change orders, and compliance records.

What you'll bring to the role:
- Minimum five to ten years of experience in physical security, technical security and security project management experience working in a similar role.
- Previous experience managing security system integration vendors.
- Broad experience in developing technical and physical security concepts/designs, preferably in the financial sector.
- Knowledge of both physical and technical security systems, with proven commercial experience.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem resolution skills
- Ability to effectively handle difficult requests, builds trusting, long-term relationships with clients, helps the client to identify/define needs and manages client/business expectations.
- A proven sharp thinker, who actively thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues.
- Good presentation skills and comfortable working at all levels across an organization.
- Advanced knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements related to building design.
- Expert knowledge of physical security systems and methodologies.
- Faultless integrity and excellent customer service experience.
- Ability to travel (10-20%)

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 89 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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Flexible work statement
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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.

Client-provided location(s): London, United Kingdom

Job ID: Morgan-PT-JR021927

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-30T18:36:01