Head of Research Business Control Unit, Asia, Vice President / Executive Director

r on its global mission by strengthening governance structures, increasing efficiencies, and enhancing operational, conduct and reputational risk frameworks in a globally consistent manner. This team supports the execution of day-to-day risk functions and works with global colleagues to manage the successful resolution of issues amid increasing regulatory and industry scrutiny on risk management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervising day-to-day controls related to franchise, regulatory, policy, and operational risks of the research business unit

• Ensuring timely and accurate communication of relevant management information

• Monitoring existing control frameworks and improving or creating new control frameworks if none exist

• Maintaining established policies and procedures, investigating and escalating exceptions to policies, and assisting with their resolution and incident reporting

• Acting as a point of escalation for report content matters

• Leading projects related to the supervisory platform and the information security program

• Assisting with audits and compliance assessments related to the coverage area

• Working with global colleagues to manage the successful resolution of complex risk incidents and escalations, including root causes analysis of the issue, establishing the right escalation path and governance

• Implementing department ideas and initiatives through operational analysis, change management, and documentation with a focus on continuous improvement and global standardization

• Building strong working relationships with the global members from associated control functions, such as Legal, Compliance, Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Technology, and Publishing

• Implementing and delivering risk-related training

• Liaison with Investment Banking Division and Global Capital Markets colleagues to ensure deal flow is monitored accurately and best practices are implemented regarding communications between departments

QUALIFICATIONS | SKILLS REQUIRED

• Fluency in English

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field

• Industry experience in a Legal, Compliance, or Risk Management role required

• Highly motivated self-starter with a collaborative attitude, team spirit, and sensitivity to detail and accuracy

• Effective summary level written and verbal communication experience with a high level of intellectual curiosity

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, independently and as part of a team while balancing various initiatives and deadlines

• Proven track record for facilitating communication within and across functional groups

• Comfortable working in a large organization and interfacing with a broad set of stakeholders across various functions globally

• Strong problem solving/critical thinking skills with an appetite for technology and automation

• Experience with Microsoft platforms, Zoom, Teams

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for commercial output, the control environment, and people development

• Effective project management capabilities

• Familiarity with securities markets, investment research, and industry rules or regulations

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://https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

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.

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.

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

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.