Field Advisory Risk, Vice President

Morgan Stanley

Field Advisory Risk Vice President advising Morgan Stanley’s institutional consulting and workplace financial businesses. Managing risk oversight, controls, reporting, and issue remediation across regulated operations.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timePurchase • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management principles, control frameworks, and compliance within financial services, with a strong ability to communicate complex information effectively to stakeholders. Proficient in developing training materials and reporting on risk metrics while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Risk Management PrinciplesControl FrameworksRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentIssue ManagementControl TestingData AnalysisReportingPolicy ImplementationGovernance RoutinesEscalation ProtocolsTrend IdentificationControl Enhancement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAttention to DetailJudgmentRelationship BuildingInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointData Analysis ToolsDashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Series 7Series 66Series 9Series 10

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesWealth ManagementInstitutional ConsultingWorkplace Financial SolutionsCorporate Client ProgramsEquity CompensationField AdvisoryClient Segment RiskAuditCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide risk advisory support to Institutional Consulting Solutions and Morgan Stanley at Work
Guide stakeholders on policies, procedures, controls, and risk-related expectations
Identify, evaluate, monitor, escalate, and remediate key risks and issues
Support risk assessments, issue tracking, and control enhancement efforts
Review new or evolving business initiatives, products, processes, and operating models for risks and mitigating controls
Develop and deliver training and communications on policies, procedures, risk themes, and control expectations
Prepare reporting, analytics, presentations, risk metrics, and governance materials
Monitor risk themes, control gaps, incidents, and emerging issues
Build relationships with Field leadership, business partners, and control functions
Contribute to special projects, strategic initiatives, and process improvements across Client Segment Risk / Institutional Risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Relevant experience in financial services, risk management, compliance, supervision, business controls, operations, audit, or a related control function
Strong understanding of risk management principles, control frameworks, issue management, and escalation protocols
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations and translate them into practical business guidance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level materials
Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate information, identify trends, and produce meaningful reporting
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong judgment and attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive or complex matters appropriately
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across functions and seniority levels
Series 7, 66, 9 and 10
Experience supporting Wealth Management, institutional consulting, workplace financial solutions, field advisory, or client segment businesses preferred
Familiarity with Morgan Stanley at Work, Institutional Consulting Solutions, or similar business models preferred
Experience with field-facing organizations, advisory platforms, retirement or workplace solutions, equity compensation, institutional clients, or corporate client programs preferred
Knowledge of governance routines, risk metrics, control testing, policy implementation, regulatory exams, audits, or issue remediation preferred
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred
Experience with reporting, dashboards, or data analysis tools preferred
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise messaging for senior stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive employee benefits and perks
Benefits and support for employees and their families throughout the work-life journey
Opportunity for internal mobility across the business
Diversity and inclusion commitment
Morgan Stanley-sponsored benefit programs