Organization: ISG Management
Primary Location: Americas-United States of America-New York-New York-1585 Broadway - [1585]
Program: NFR CRT Governance
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Employment Type: Full Time – In Person
Job Level: Vice President/Associate
Job Title: Institutional Securities Group (ISG) Central Risk Team (CRT) SSC & ESG Governance
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Position Summary:
The ESG & SSC Governance role will play a pivotal role in overseeing and integrating governance practices across ISG with respect to Environmental Social Governance (“ESG”) and Supervision, Surveillance and Conduct (“SSC”) teams within the ISG Central Risk Team. This role will ensure consistent implementation of non-financial risk (NFR) frameworks, support sustainable finance governance, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance transparency, regulatory responsiveness, and operational efficiency across ISG businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
Governance & Risk Management
• Partner closely with Central Risk to implement and maintain the NFR Framework across SSC and ESG teams.
• Support governance forums, working groups, and communications across ISG divisions.
• Collaborate with ISG supervisors, Risk Management, Compliance, and Technology to strengthen control environments and risk governance.
• Assist in the design and implementation of controls to meet evolving regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to strategic projects that enhance ISG’s governance and risk management capabilities.
ESG Oversight & Sustainable Finance
• Coordinate ESG governance activities across Investment Banking, Global Capital Markets, Fixed Income, and Institutional Equity Divisions.
• Track and analyze ESG metrics, ensuring data accuracy and high-quality reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Global Sustainability Office, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to align ESG risk management with Firmwide commitments.
Strategic Projects & Technology Enablement
• Support enhancements to NFR tools and technology platforms to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Create project scopes, wireframes, and secure stakeholder alignment for governance-related initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across SSC and ESG teams.
Experience/ Skills:
• 2–5 years of experience in financial services, with exposure to sustainable finance, capital markets, or investment banking preferred.
• Proven track record in non-financial risk management, governance, and/or regulatory program execution.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and regulatory interactions.
• Strong analytical and project management skills; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics for senior audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks, sustainability regulations, and risk governance structures.
• FINRA Series 7 & 24 licenses and/or CFA, MBA, or CA designation are a plus.
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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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $250,000per 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.
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status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).