Institutional Securities Data Group, Cyber Lead - Vice President

Company: Morgan Stanley & Co.
Location: New York
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. 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 ProfileThe Institutional Securities Group (ISG) has established an ISG Data Group (IDG) to provide a single point of accountability for the full spectrum of data related initiatives. This ranges from the defensive risk reduction aspects of data security (both internal and external), through operational effectiveness from improving data quality, to helping enhance revenue through further leveraging our data assets for providing services to our clients.Position Description:The position available is a Vice President level position within IDG. This part of the team is responsible for building out the cyber responsibilities within ISG and managing BAU controls, such as entitlements, across onshore and offshore teams. The individual will be part of a small team that collaborates with senior members across the ISG businesses and associated Firm functions, such as Technology Operational Risk (TOR), Firmwide Data Office (FDO), Cyber, etc. The individual will be responsible for supporting aspects of the data protections strategy for ISG, while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations governing the Firm, as well as adherence to internal standards, controls and policies. The individual is expected to help build critical cyber initiatives that defend and protect ISG. This individual will also be the key contact in ISG cyber incident response.Responsibilities Include:

• Helping define and drive the cyber strategy for ISG Global, which includes overall incident response, vendor management, tabletops, governance forums, cyber policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborating with ISG Business Control Unit (BCU), ISG Tech Leads / desk heads, TOR and the FDO the implementation of cataloging and other key controls such as encryption and retention.
• Supporting ISG incident response, exercise execution and tracking, and third party management.
• Supporting the onshore and offshore teams responsible for BAU controls for Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Entitlements and Data while looking for opportunities to improve and monitor existing informational security controls.
• Assisting the ISG Business Unit Information Security Officer by managing the Risk Acceptance process for Fixed Income applications/suppliers.
• Identifying opportunities for process efficiencies and implementing corresponding solutions within the team as well as teams external to IDG.
• Maintaining relationships and working closely with IDG supervisors, Business Control Units Cyber, Firmwide Data Office, Technology, Legal and Compliance.
• Managing clients communications during related incidents.Experience / Skills Required:
• 7+ years of experience in financial services or cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity program and/or information security programs in highly regulated industries and/or critical infrastructure firms.
• Team player who can effectively collaborate across diverse teams.
• Strong project management skills and proven ability to move projects through to completion in a complex environment, ideally within capital markets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills by clearly articulating objectives, requirements, risks and issues and interacting with Senior Management and clients.
• Strong motivation and a self-starter with a positive outlook and desire to solve problems with an ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows and leverage Excel, PPT, Project, Visio, etc.
• Ability to identify and escalate issues effectively and appropriately.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to discuss in-depth technology initiatives and ability to work closely with technology teams.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely and effective manner and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to take ideas forward and to challenge others with integrity and maturity.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 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. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: . 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 $145,000 and $250,000 per year for Vice President, 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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