Non Financial Risk Director (equivalent to AVP)

PowerToFly; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Non Financial Risk Director to lead strategic risk initiatives within their Finance Risk & Assurance team. This high-impact role involves collaborating with finance teams, overseeing governance activities, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have substantial knowledge of finance, strong organizational skills, and experience in non-financial risk management. The position offers an innovative working environment with growth opportunities and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the Finance functional area, product and/or client segment.
• Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities.
• Experience in non-financial risk management, preferably within Finance or Financial Services.
• Strong technical fluency with Microsoft Office and experience with analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead aspects of individual and team deliverables, leveraging in-depth knowledge.
• Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values.
• Oversee governance activities including RCSA, Business Continuity, Compliance.
• Identify emerging risks and trends; lead cross-functional design efforts.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area

Ability to operate independently

Ability to provide constructive feedback

Experience in non-financial risk management

Communicates with clarity and influence

Highly organized and analytical

Strong technical fluency with Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Non Financial Risk Director (equivalent to AVP)

We’re seeking someone to join our Finance Risk & Assurance (FinRisk) team as a Director to lead and evolve key risk initiatives within our Finance Risk and Assurance Department. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and driving change across complex environments.

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 Director within our 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 aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segments
• Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; proactively identify ways to reduce risk in work
• Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
• Own and drive strategic risk initiatives across Finance, ensuring alignment with global standards and regulatory expectations.
• Deliver insights and reporting to senior stakeholders, shaping risk conversations at the executive level.
• Oversee governance activities, including RCSA, Business Continuity, Compliance, and Information Security, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Identify emerging risks and trends, and lead cross-functional efforts to design and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture and building future leadership capability.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
• Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities
• Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes
• Has experience in non-financial risk management, preferably within Finance or Financial Services.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable plans.
• Communicates with clarity and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Has strong technical fluency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with Power BI, Alteryx, or other analytics tools is a plus.
• At least 4 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, 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 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 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.