Finance Operational Risk - Vice President

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

7/11/2025

Finance Operational Risk Vice President

Job Level: Vice President

We’re seeking someone to join our Information Security and Supplier Risk team as a Vice President in Finance Risk and Assurance to act as a Finance Single Point of Contact ('SPOC') and be a key point of escalation for Service Owners/Requestors and other stakeholders.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm’s financial and capital resources. This is a Vice President level position within the Risk, Assurance, Governance & Control job family which provides oversight and monitoring of operational risk or third party/outsourcing for the global Finance division, validation and testing of financial and regulatory reports and reinforcement of regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What You'll Do In The Role

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
• Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables, leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment
• Proactively identify emerging risks in individual and department work and contribute to strategies for mitigating them
• Act as a role model and culture carrier; Embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in Firm-wide Third Party Risk related forums and governance committees in partnership with Third Party Program Management.
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
• Ability to provide positive and constructive - feedback and acknowledge efforts of team members
• Ability to articulate risk and impact to various audiences, and create plans to mitigate those risks
• 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.
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders of varying seniority across Finance and other divisions.
• Critical thinking in order to challenge processes, solve for ad hoc queries and creativity to suggest alternative approaches.
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
  
  

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, fuelled 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/aboutus/offices into your browser.

[+ Equal Opportunities Statement + any other required jurisdictional insertions]

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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If t his role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

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.