Associate, Program Governance and Execution

Morgan Stanley; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in the U.S. Banks Non-Financial Risk Program Governance and Execution team seeks an Associate to support governance, oversight, and delivery across core NFR initiatives.

You will coordinate with risk stakeholders, prepare committee materials, and help implement AI-driven improvements to workflows. The role requires a bachelor’s in Finance or Risk Management, 3–5 years of risk management experience, and strong Office skills plus familiarity with AI tools (GPT, Claude, Copilot).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Risk Management or related field.
• 3–5 years of work experience in risk management or related fields.
• Advanced Office Suite proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio).
• Hands-on experience with AI tools (GPT, Claude, Copilot) and workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of key U.S. Banks' programs, including metrics and reporting.
• Coordinate development and monitoring of Annual Operational Risk and Compliance plans.
• Evaluate effectiveness of metrics and risk programs; improve governance reporting processes.
• Coordinate governance activities across risk committees and forums; prepare materials.
• Support ad hoc requests and special projects related to Non-Financial Risk governance.
• Support transformation efforts impacting Non-Financial Risk governance and oversight.
• Serve as relationship manager with Non-Financial Risk stakeholders and Enterprise Risk teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions on Non-Financial Risk priorities and regulatory commitments.
• Identify and deliver AI-enabled enhancements to streamline processes and risk management.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Risk Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

GPT

Claude

Microsoft Copilot

Workflow automation tools

AI agents

Job description

We're seeking someone to join the Program Governance and Execution team within the U.S. Banks Non-Financial Risk (NFR), to provide support across governance, oversight, and NFR program execution.

In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is an Associate level position within the U.S. Banks NFR Program Governance and Execution team, which is responsible for governance, oversight, and execution of core NFR programs and projects.

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

• Support the execution of key U.S. Banks' programs, including tolerance measurement scorecards, metrics reporting, and concentration risk
• Prepare and coordinate the development and ongoing monitoring of the Annual Operational Risk and Compliance plans
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate effectiveness and relevance of metrics and other non-financial risk programs, identify opportunities for rationalization, and improve governance reporting processes
• Coordinate governance activities across risk committees, working groups, and other forums, including preparation and coordination of materials and reporting
• Coordinate and support ad hoc requests, conducting analysis and special projects related to Non-Financial Risk governance ensuring timely delivery of materials, reporting, and management information
• Support transformation efforts impacting Non-Financial Risk governance and oversight
• Serve as relationship manager with Non-Financial Risk stakeholders and Enterprise Risk teams
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to address Non-Financial Risk priorities, regulatory commitments, and other activities
• Identify and deliver practical enhancements leveraging AI prompts, Copilot-enabled solutions, workflow automation, AI agents, and knowledge management tools
• Drive the implementation of intelligent AI agents to streamline manual processes, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance risk management effectiveness

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in Finance or Risk Management, or a related field
• Understanding of banking regulations, particularly related to Non-Financial Risk
• At least 3-5 years of work experience in risk management or related fields
• Advanced Office Suite proficiency, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.
• Hands-on experience with GPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, workflow automation tools, AI agents
• Self-motivated and result-oriented
• Confidence to take ideas forward and to challenge others, where appropriate
• Strategic thinking and innovation; risk mindset with technology acumen
• Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize; ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines; ability to understand the team's strategic objectives and decision making for execution
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to produce concise and effective presentations

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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $115,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

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.