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Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

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. Morgan Stanley 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.

The professionals in the Legal and Compliance Division (LCD) provide a wide range of services to our business units. LCD is made up of the Legal, Regulatory Relations, and Non-Financial Risk departments which preserve the firm's invaluable reputation for integrity and protect the firm from sanctions with policies and procedures that are designed to meet regulatory requirements around the world. We also strive to maintain cooperative relationships with governmental policy makers and the regulatory and self-regulatory agencies that govern the firm's businesses.

We're seeking someone to join the Wealth Management (WM) Operational Risk team as a Vice President who will partner with the Wealth Management business and related control groups (e.g., Technology, Operations) and serve as the 2nd Line subject matter expert for digital asset related operational risk matters

In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is a Vice President level position within the GFC Institutional Securities Group (ISG) Coverage for Sales & Trading and will be based in New York and report directly to the Head of GFC ISG Coverage for Sales and Trading.

What you'll do in the role:

- Liaise with 2nd Line centralized risk teams (e.g., Fraud, Cybersecurity, Technology, Information Security, Third Party), Compliance, Global Financial Crimes and testing teams to ensure an integrated 2nd Line risk approach to digital asset risks
- Play an active role in the review and approval of new digital asset products, services, and activities, and participate in relevant committees and working groups
- Advise on digital asset related process and control design as well as remediation efforts; oversee and monitor losses and impacts related to WM's digital asset business
- Assess operational risk impacts of the digital asset business via non-financial risk assessments, incident reporting, capital requirements, etc.
- Perform Deep Dives, Targeted Risk Assessments, and Lessons Learned exercises on material operational risk events (internal and external) and analyses of thematic operational risks
- Work collaboratively in a high performing global team responsible for identifying, assessing, reporting, and capturing operational risk information
- Drive a no surprises approach in ensuring that operational risks are well known and understood Primary Responsibilities

What you'll bring to the role:

- 5+ years of work experience in blockchain and digital asset activities, preferably including experience in a bank, broker-dealer, Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), or Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP)
- Strong understanding of blockchain and other Web3 activities including crypto trading, wallet infrastructure, asset tokenization, custody, and digital identity, as well as associated rules and regulations
- Understanding of key / shard cryptographic controls including HSMs, MPC, DKG, m-of-n signing, time-locked transactions, and encryption standards
- Knowledge of operational risk management concepts (e.g., RCSA/NFRA, Issues identification and remediation, operational loss events)
- Self-starter with the ability to independently formulate and execute new ideas, and to critically evaluate risks
- Strong communication and organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize; ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas while maintaining suitable independence and effective challenge
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required

Please note that the location listed for this role is temporary. The position's work location will transition to 1445 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202 at a future date . In-Person interviews will be required for the role.

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.

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 $110,000 and $162,500 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Financial Services

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Health and Wellness
- On-Site Gym
- Fitness Subsidies
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- HSA
- FSA
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Fertility Benefits
- Return-to-Work Program
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- Financial Counseling
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- 401(k) With Company Matching
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
- Company Outings
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Lunch and Learns
- Access to Online Courses
- Mentor Program
- Promote from Within
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internship Program
Diversity And Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)