Finance Operational Risk - Vice President - #1778381

Finance Operational Risk – Vice President

Glasgow

JR007688

The Information Security and Supplier Risk function in FinRiA is responsible for the implementation, effectiveness and governance of the Firm's respective Information Security and Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) programs and policies within Global Finance, including regional specific coverage.

The Supplier Risk function advises Finance globally on appropriate risk standards for suppliers and communicates changes to supplier management practices. The TPRM Policy is designed to support effective identification, assessment, management and mitigation of risks associated with Third-Party relationships consistent with the Firm's risk tolerance; and to facilitate outsourcing and sourcing decisions being made with risk-based due consideration of the associated operational risks.

This role is for a Vice President who will act as a Finance Single Point of Contact ('SPOC') and will be a key point of escalation for Service Owners/Requestors and other stakeholders.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management 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. We 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.

What will you be doing?

• Participate in Firm-wide Third Party Risk related forums and governance committees in partnership with Third Party Program Management.
• Manage the implementation of Firm wide Third Party Risk Management policy and procedures and assist with the review and periodic recertification of policy/program exceptions (Risk Acceptance) granted within the Finance division.
• Direct Finance employees to ensure all divisional suppliers with services in scope for TPRM are logged in the Firm's tools (iShield).
• Provide additional review for new and modified Finance owned services and related criticality ratings as appropriate.
• Act as point of escalation for risk queries and issues identified by due diligence or control group assessments of Finance owned/requested services.
• Provide guidance to Finance stakeholders on Risk Acceptances ('RA') to ensure appropriate assessment of residual risk and identification of mitigating controls.
• Develop and distribute Finance TPRM communications, guidelines and training.
• Maintain oversight and ownership of TPRM metrics for Finance risk reporting.
• Manage one direct report to support Third Party requirements for Finance.
• Assist in various ad-hoc and broader Finance Risk agenda topics.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
• Prior Supplier Risk, Information Security, Business Continuity or Operational Risk Management experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to ability to summarise and present results back within an agreed timeline.
• Critical dependency on strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with key stakeholders and Senior Management.
• Critical thinking in order to challenge processes, solve for ad hoc queries and creativity to suggest alternative approaches.
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders of varying seniority across Finance and other divisions.
• Proficiency with data management, End User Computing Tools (spreadsheets and databases) and other standard computing applications (PowerPoint and Word).
• Flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Time management and organisational skills enabling the achievement of tight deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
  
  

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

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Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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.