Role Title: Global Centers Risk Officer

Level:  Executive Director

Location:  Mumbai

Company Profile

Morgan Stanley is a premier global financial services firm engaged in investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. With a presence in over 40 countries and a workforce of dedicated professionals in more than 700 offices worldwide, we are committed to excellence and integrity. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee can reach their full potential, contributing to our shared goals while balancing personal and professional aspirations.

Job Summary

As the Global Centers Risk Officer within the Global Centers Management department, you will spearhead the risk management strategy across the firm’s eight Global Centers. These centers are pivotal to our operations, housing approximately 30,000 roles that support both revenue-generating and infrastructure functions. Your leadership will ensure that workforce and location strategies are aligned with the firm's risk appetite and culture, enhancing our ability to make informed decisions and maintain operational resilience.

As a member of the Global Centers Management team, you will report to the Global Chief Operating Officer for the department and work in close partnership with the COOs in each Global Center along with Firm Risk, Compliance, Resilience, Audit, and various other functions.

Ownership and Accountability

Strategic LeadershipEvaluate and advise on key risks and vulnerabilities within each Global CenterMonitor macro trends (regulatory, political, financial, etc.), craft visions for necessary adaptations, and devise strategic solutions Assess efficacy of existing mitigating controls and propose enhancementsReview and enhance existing risk controls and collaborate with Firm Risk to set risk tolerancesLead a senior risk steering committee to promote a risk-aware culture across the Firm

Program ManagementEstablish program objectives that align with the firm’s broader risk management goalsDrive enhancements and efficiency of existing GC Risk FrameworkEnhance the efficiency of the Global Centers Risk Framework and lead risk governance discussions in senior management committee meetingsIntegrate risk considerations into workforce strategy and compliance to support strategic deployment decisionsUphold firm-wide policies and standards

Performance MeasurementDevelop and refine risk metrics to guide decision-making and risk managementProvide transparent reporting and insights to managementCollaborate with the Firm Resilience team for routine stress testing of key business processesUtilize benchmarking to elevate knowledge and drive informed decision making

Partner CollaborationWork closely with Global Center Heads, COOs, Compliance, and other key functions to manage and mitigate jurisdictional and regulatory risksInfluence senior constituents to drive GC interests into broader Firm Risk focuses

Qualifications

A minimum of 10 years of experience in risk management, preferably within the global financial services sectorComprehensive understanding of macro risk factors, risk tolerance setting, and risk metricsProven ability to lead and drive initiatives in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholdersExceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to network and influence decisions across various levels of the organizationStrong analytical, written, and verbal communication skillsA bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university is strongly preferred.

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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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.