Assistant Vice President, Client Segment Risk – MS at Work Risk

Morgan Stanley

Assistant Vice President at Morgan Stanley in MS at Work Risk team, developing knowledge of corporate financial offerings and managing risks for the Chief Revenue Office. Overseeing audits and compliance while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeAlpharetta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Services Risk Management, Audit, and Compliance, with a strong focus on operational risk assessment and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

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Financial Services Risk ManagementAudit ExperienceCompliance KnowledgeProject Management SkillsLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentOperational Risk ManagementPolicy and Procedure DevelopmentData AnalysisMetrics Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsPowerPointExcelWordProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Wealth ManagementCorporate RetirementEquity Stock PlanInternal AuditsCompliance Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the MS at Work business but specifically within the Chief Revenue Office, high risk processes/controls, new initiatives, etc. in order to drive and make sound risk decisions in partnership with internal stakeholders
Manage and coordinate recurring stakeholder meetings and reporting, inclusive of preparing presentations, gathering metrics from partners, tracking take-aways, etc.
Oversee internal and external audits and compliance exams and engage with partners from 2nd and 3rd lines of defense (e.g., Internal Audits, Compliance Assessments, Regulatory, etc.)
Drive required reviews and updates of Policies and Procedures (P&Ps)
Ensure issues and action plans (remediations) are completed on target
Engage business partners to understand operational risk incidents and remediate as necessary, complete Lessons Learned reviews as required
Complete a comprehensive annual Non-Financial Risk Assessment (NFRA)
Manage projects as needed and assigned; deliverables are often related to ad-hoc and unanticipated requests, so a successful candidate must be able to work in an environment with evolving priorities, making good decisions about prioritization and communicating immediately where there are real risks to on-time delivery
Collaborate and build effective working relationships with all levels of employees across the organization.
Partner with second and third line control functions (Legal, Compliance, Audit, and Operational Risk Department) on an ongoing basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2-5 years of experience in Financial Services Risk Management, Audit or Compliance role with wealth management experience preferred but knowledge and experience supporting corporate retirement business line is required
Knowledge and experience supporting Equity Stock Plan a plus
Strong leadership skills and proven success managing teams
Project management skills and ability to effectively prioritize many competing assignments
Strong organization skills; ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Detail-oriented and accurate
Proficiency in MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Bachelor’s Degree required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare coverage
Enhancements for employees and families at various points in their work-life journey
Comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry