Technology Risk Manager - VP

Company: Morgan Stanley
Location: New York
Posted on: March 10, 2025

Job Description:

Company ProfileAt Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate trade, manage, and distribute capital for governments, institutions, and individuals, and always do so with a standard of excellence. We are a leading global financial services firm that conducts its business through three principal business segments: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management (WM), and Investment Management. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.Our WM business is one of the largest in the world with more than $2 trillion in client assets, $73 billion in lending balances, and nearly 16,000 Financial Advisors in 600+ offices across the U.S. Our Financial Advisors focus on delivering timely, customized solutions and services that help clients meet their financial and life goals. Our offering includes brokerage and investment advisory services, financial and wealth planning, access to credit and lending, cash management, annuities and insurance, and retirement services. 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.Department ProfileWealth Management Product Technology (WMPT) is a dynamic and fast-paced area within the Firm's WM Technology Division. We are responsible for creating innovative technology solutions for the Private Banking Group (PBG), one of the strategic growth areas of the Firm, providing cash management and lending products and services to our WM clients. This includes state-of-the-art technology for a nationwide network of Private Bankers and product specialists who work with Financial Advisors to provide access to products and services such as online banking, cards, deposit products, residential mortgages, securities-based loans and tailored lending. If you are an exceptional individual who is interested in solving complex problems and building sophisticated solutions in a dynamic team environment, WMPT is the place for you.Position DescriptionThe position is for a Technology Risk Manager, focusing on support for Morgan Stanley's two U.S. Banks: Morgan Stanley Bank, National Association (MSBNA) and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association (MSPBNA). These banks are independent national banks and wholly owned subsidiaries of Morgan Stanley. Because of their national bank charters and ability to attract stable insured deposits, the Banks represent valuable franchise-enhancing strategic assets to the Firm.The U.S. Banks Tech Risk & Governance team is responsible for supporting Bank business and growth by managing the provision of technology within a regulatory-compliant, risk-managed framework in a cost-effective manner. The team is seeking an experienced Technology Risk Manager to provide ongoing support and management of regulatory matters as relevant to the Banks' technology risk landscape.Job Functions/Duties and Responsibilities:

• As US Banks IT Risk Manager, support US Banks and its Business Units (BU) by providing governance and oversight of the technology services provided by the Firm.
• Ensure that services are:
• within a regulatory compliance
• according to established risk-management frameworks
• in a cost-effective and efficient manner
• Contribute to the execution of US Bank the risk management initiatives such as Operation Risk Enhancement Program (OREP)
• Contribute to the execution of Firm Technology the risk management initiatives such as Control Enhancement Program, Technology Risk Reduction Program (TRP)
• Contribute to key regulatory and risk initiatives such as MRA remediation.
• Track Bank-impacting technology risks and influence the prioritization of remediation activities.
• Quarterly Risk Self-Assessment (RSA) Guidance - provide overview of the Banks' / BU Technology risk landscape incl. the reporting on remediation activities.
• Execute controls assessment and manage / govern the Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) activities; Ensure that technology risks are appropriately included in the US Banks / Bank BU RCSA
• Oversight of the Incident Management risk assessment & reporting process
• Control Governance - ensure that Control Governance activities are conducted in accordance with ORD's Framework.
• For areas of focus (Incident and Problem Management (IPM), Technology Risk Management (TRM) & Service Level Management (SLM) contribute to metrics and other reporting on risk exposures and remediation activity.Skills Required:
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role in a large bank, with practical knowledge of bank regulatory oversight
• Sound understanding of risk assessment methodologies and industry technology risk management frameworks. Knowledge of related laws and regulations including OCC Heightened Standards for Large Banks, 12 CFR 30 Safety and Soundness Standards.
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills with competence to solve problems independently and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to summarize complex information clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity.Skills Desired:
• Prior experience working in a large bank
• Strong project management skills
• Industry certifications are a plusEducation:
• Minimum bachelor's degree
• CRISK, CISA, CISM, CISSP certifications a plusWHAT 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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world.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.We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $160,000 and $210,000 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'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).
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