ED, P5, Risk, Assurance, Governance & Control : Job Level - Executive Director

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Glasgow is seeking a Co-Head, Non-Financial Risk Lead Support within its Finance Division. The role involves shaping risk management strategies, overseeing critical risk processes, and collaborating with senior leaders. Candidates should have extensive experience in risk management or finance, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. This position offers a vibrant work environment with comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Financial Services, especially in risk management.
• Proven ability to communicate complex issues to senior audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk processes across Finance within GCC functions.
• Drive major risk initiatives leveraging background in Risk or Finance.
• Oversee preparation of risk reports and provide insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Overview

Co-Head, Non-Financial Risk Lead Support - Finance Division

Team Overview

As a senior leader within the Finance Risk & Assurance team at Morgan Stanley, you will jointly shape and direct non-financial risk management within the Finance division, with particular focus on the Global Corporate Controllers department. The role demands significant expertise in either operational risk management or Finance, reflecting an ability to provide strategic oversight across key functions. You will share responsibility for local senior risk partners supporting Finance teams worldwide. Core activities include oversight of Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Operational Risk Governance, and steering the evolution of divisional reporting, metrics, and risk monitoring frameworks. This position requires hands-on leadership in governance frameworks related to Business Continuity Planning, Information Security, Third Party Risk, and Fraud Risk, as well as the capacity to address complex challenges unique to these domains. Your influence will extend across core Finance functions, demanding robust knowledge of operational risk and control structures, regulatory requirements, and governance solutions. As Co-Head, you will partner with other divisional leaders, formulate comprehensive risk strategies, uphold standards, and ensure the implementation of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and set direction for risk processes across GCC functions within Finance, including RCSA, business continuity, information security, and compliance initiatives.
• Drive major risk initiatives leveraging your extensive background in Risk or Finance.
• Oversee and guide other team members’ preparation of risk reports and provide expert insights to senior stakeholders and executive committees.
• Supervise the analysis and reporting of risk incidents, interpret trends, and present actionable recommendations.
• Oversee action planning and issue resolution within the Firm’s risk inventory, focusing on effective controls across GCC processes.
• Proactively identify emerging non-financial risks and collaborate with senior management to develop advanced mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and continuously refine risk policies, procedures, and information security protocols.
• Model the firm’s values and foster a culture of ownership and accountability.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Financial Services, with a strong track record in risk management and/or Finance division processes and controls.
• Superior analytical skills, with proven ability to communicate and present complex issues to senior audiences.
• Advanced senior stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and mentoring high-performing senior team members.
• Initiative, independent judgment, and exemplary time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience of analytical tools such as Power BI or Alteryx or use of AI to optimise deliverables is advantageous.
• A collaborative mindset with a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Hold a relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA).

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.

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Regulatory Requirements

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this 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

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.

Additional information

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