Investment Management - Distribution Oversight - Vice President

231 MSIM Fund Management Ireland Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM FMIL) in Dublin is seeking an experienced professional to join the Distribution Oversight team. The role supports inter-affiliate delegates, branches and third‑party service providers, ensuring compliance with outsourcing and governance standards across the distribution lifecycle.

You will work with senior stakeholders, prepare governance materials, monitor regulatory developments, and help build reporting tools to enhance oversight across public and

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management governance or control functions.
• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and board level.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee distribution-related inter-affiliates and third-party providers with outsourcing compliance.
• Strengthen outsourcing governance for distribution aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Prepare senior briefing materials, board packs and governance reports.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on distribution oversight.
• Lead development of reporting tools to deepen oversight.
• Develop distribution-related policies and lead related projects.

Skills

Asset management governance

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Executive communication

Attention to detail

Planning & organization

Education

Degree in finance / business

Professional financial qualifications

Job description

Company Profile

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,400 investment professionals around the world and $1.9 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 31, 2025. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long‑term investment performance, outstanding service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. MSIM FMIL MSIM Fund Management (Ireland) Limited ("MSIM FMIL") is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as both a UCITS Management Company and an Alternative Investment Fund Manager. It is also authorised to undertake certain MiFID Activities including Individual Portfolio Management ("IPM") and Investment Advisory ("IA") Services for separately managed accounts, sales and marketing activities for funds not managed by MSIM FMIL and for its expertise with respect to IPM and IA Services. MSIM FMIL oversees a broad suite of funds domiciled in Ireland and internationally. In addition to its Irish operations, MSIM FMIL operates from 8 branches across Europe.

Team profile and role overview

The role sits within Distribution Oversight of MSIM FMIL and more broadly within MSIM’s Office of the COO reporting to the MSIM FMIL’s DP for Distribution and will be based full time in the Dublin office. MSIM FMIL is responsible for the distribution of its managed funds and services globally and for the distribution of non‑managed funds within the EU. Distribution is largely through wealth and institutional channels. MSIM FMIL’s Distribution Oversight includes the oversight of activities related to the distribution lifecycle and to MSIM FMIL’s Branch activities. The successful individual will be primarily responsible for supporting the oversight of MSIM FMIL’s inter‑affiliate delegates, branches and third‑party service providers across public and private market platforms. The candidate will also support the evolution and execution of MSIM FMIL’s distribution governance framework.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversight of distribution related inter‑affiliates delegates and third‑party service providers ensuring full compliance with outsourcing requirements.
• Oversee and strengthen the outsourcing governance framework related to distribution to meet firm and regulatory expectations.
• Prepare and evolve senior briefing materials, board packs, and governance reporting, ensuring clarity, quality, and strategic insight.
• Monitor industry and regulatory developments and assess impact on distribution oversight framework.
• Lead the build out of reporting tools and systems to deepen and improve MSIM FMIL’s distribution oversight.
• Review and, where required, develop policies and procedures for distribution.
• At times lead certain MSIM FMIL distribution related projects and routinely contribute to projects and initiatives driven by the office of the COO and by delegates.

Qualifications, skills and attributes

• Extensive prior relevant asset management experience in a control and/or governance related function.
• Experience in engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, with exposure to board level engagement.
• Demonstrable project engagement and management skills.
• Strong academics; educated to degree standard or equivalent.
• Professional financial qualifications would be an advantage.
• Leadership & Ownership: Ability to take accountability for key deliverables with a strong drive to lead, influence, and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Analytical Excellence: Strong judgement with the ability to assess implications, identify root causes, and resolve issues independently.
• Executive‑level Communication: Ability to articulate complex information clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders, committees and boards.
• Relationship Leadership: Proven ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate across functional and organizational boundaries.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy, governance, and high‑quality execution.
• Planning & Organization: Strong ability to prioritise, manage competing deadlines, and lead workstreams in a dynamic environment.

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 90years. 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

Flexible work statement: 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. Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements.

Equal opportunity and diversity

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross‑section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first‑class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading‑edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.