We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Americas Regional Risk Advisor to ensure that appropriate Human Capital Management (HCM) risk strategies, mitigation actions, and procedures to ensure compliance with department and Firm standards are developed, implemented and subject to on-going review. This is achieved by partnering with all HCM functional SMEs, other HCM risk counterparts, Infrastructure Groups and Control Functions.

In the Human Capital Management division, we provide advice and insight to attract, retain, reward and develop a talented global workforce, giving employees the support and tools they need to succeed. This is a Vice President level position within the Business, Risk and Vendor Management function, which is responsible for oversight of divisional financial goals, including the management of departmental budgets and expenses; monitoring and assessing potential risks related to the effectiveness of HCM policies, processes, and procedures, as well as risk mitigation recommendations; and governance of HCM vendor relationships inclusive of proper due diligence, contracting and monitoring of service levels.

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.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you'll do in the role:

• Support risk and vendor management programs within the Americas HCM division including Operational Risk, Third Party Risk, and Cyber Risk/Information Security.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to proactively determine process improvements focused on risk mitigation.

• Respond to and resolve urgent escalations along with appropriate SME and/or stakeholders

• Carry out deep dives into risk incidents and analysis of thematic operational risks. Coordinate with various audit and Control Functions regarding reviews of Americas HCM processes, responsibilities and controls.

• Support the evolution of reporting for senior management including thematic reporting, KPI/KRIs and insights based HCM’s risk appetite statement and historic operational risks incidents.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Proven risk management experience including the ability to anticipate and identify risks and effective mitigation

• Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills

• The ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment· Previous exposure and knowledge around HCM, Compliance, Risk & Regulatory Frameworks is highly advantageous

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.