VP - Cyber, Technology, and Information Risk Manager

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Risk professional to join the Cyber, Technology and Information Security (CTIS) Standards team within the Non-Financial Risk Organization in Alpharetta or Baltimore at the Vice-President level. The CTIS Standards team enables the firm to manage and comply with CTIS Rules and Risks by setting standards for controls and risk measurement. It defines the overall framework and standards for effective management of CTIS risks, including monitoring of framework activities.

The role includes the following primary responsibilities:
> Provide independent 2LoD review and challenge of 1LoD technology policy and control standards, ensuring that control objectives and control requirements are complete, risk-aligned, and fit for purpose across defined CTIS domains.
> Work closely with 1LoD standard owners to ensure that 1LoD standards sufficiently address applicable rules, regulatory expectations, and key cyber/technology/information security risks. The portfolio comprises of several dozen domain-aligned standard documents and a few hundred control requirements in total.
> Actively participate at senior governance forums to provide input (support, challenge, dissent etc.) and contribute to firm-wide decision-making.
> Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure the alignment of risk management activities with broader organizational risk management frameworks. Build and maintain strong positive relationships with the broader risk community.

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.

> Degree required with a focus in Risk Management, Compliance, Computer Science, Information Technology or Cybersecurity preferred
> 8+ years of relevant experience would be expected to find the skills required for this role, preferably risk management or compliance experience in the financial services industry, a regulator, a self-regulatory organization, or other heavily regulated industries
> Familiarity with CTIS risk management best practices (e.g., CRI, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) required
> Strong understanding of financial industry CTIS risks, policies and controls, and the ability to critique relevant language with accuracy and confidence
> Self-motivated with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently, demonstrate resourcefulness, develop well-structured proposals, and drive complex tasks from start to finish with high accountability
> Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, global team
> Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to tailor communication to technical vs non-technical, senior vs junior audiences

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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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Salary range for the position: $95,000 and $165,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.