AVP, Agility and Strategic Intelligence

711 MS Smith Barney, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley at Work seeks an Assistant Vice President to advance AI governance and risk management across a growing portfolio of AI initiatives. The role focuses on governance, controls, risk reporting, and coordinating across Legal, Compliance, Risk, IT, Data, and Operations to ensure responsible deployment of AI capabilities.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative risk leader with strong analytical and communication skills, able to translate complex AI concepts into governance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 3–7 years of experience in risk management, governance, controls, technology risk, audit, compliance, program management, or a related field.
• Experience identifying, assessing, documenting, and escalating risks in a complex or regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of Generative AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, AI agents, and the risks and controls associated with the AI lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI governance, risk oversight, and policy implementation for AI and automation initiatives.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of controls; drive improvements in processes, analytics, and monitoring.
• Produce executive dashboards and governance reporting; support committees and senior management materials.

Skills

AI governance

Risk management

Governance frameworks

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

JIRA

Job description

Introducing Morgan Stanley at Work

We know a lot about investing and are certain that there’s no better investment a company can make than in its employees. People don’t just drive a company; they are the company. So, when people work at their best, companies do too. Morgan Stanley at Work, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, provides workplace financial solutions that build employee financial confidence, foster loyalty and help our corporate clients attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end offerings span Equity, Financial Wellness and Retirement Solutions. Plus, we provide all employees with Financial Empowerment, so they have the knowledge, tools and support needed to make the most of their workplace financial benefits.

What you’ll be part of – our Morgan Stanley at Work culture

At Morgan Stanley at Work, we walk-the-talk. We have created a place for our employees to learn, achieve and grow – a place for people to build a career where you can thrive both personally and professionally. We are passionate about exceeding our clients’ expectations and helping them succeed. We are fearless in taking on new challenges that deliver exceptional results. We believe amazing things can happen when we work together in an environment where everybody has a true sense of belonging and their ideas are heard. We value differences and are committed to providing a work environment where our people can do their best work. We are looking for people who are problem solvers, empathetic listeners, team players and inclusive leaders. We are committed to your growth and development, and your entire employee experience. We recognize that our people and culture are the keys to our success. We invite you to explore how you can be an integral part of our team.

About the role – Assistant Vice President

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Assistant Vice President to join the Agility and Strategic Intelligence (ASI) Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing AI governance and risk management across a growing portfolio of AI and automation initiatives, with responsibility for leading governance activities, strengthening controls, and driving consistent execution across stakeholders. This role combines risk governance, control design, risk reporting, program leadership, and emerging technology oversight. The Assistant Vice President will partner with business, technology, data, and control functions to translate governance requirements into practical processes, provide informed challenge, and support the responsible deployment of AI capabilities. The ideal candidate is a collaborative risk leader and strong problem solver who can operate with sound judgment in complex, cross‑functional environments, understand AI technologies and their associated risks, influence outcomes, and balance innovation with disciplined risk management.

Primary Responsibilities

• AI Governance & Risk Oversight Lead the execution and continuous enhancement of AI governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures. Identify, assess, document, and escalate AI‑related risks, applying sound judgment and informed challenge. Lead governance reviews for AI, Generative AI, and automation initiatives, driving clear decisions and accountable next steps. Build effective partnerships with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Information Security, Model Risk Management, and other control functions. Oversee approval records, decision documentation, and governance evidence to support audit and regulatory requirements.
• Risk &Control Design Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls supporting AI and emerging technology initiatives. Drive opportunities to strengthen controls through process improvements, automation, analytics, and monitoring capabilities. Lead implementation of new governance processes and control enhancements in partnership with accountable stakeholders. Manage issue identification, remediation tracking, and control gap analysis, escalating matters as appropriate. Develop and maintain key risk indicators, control metrics, and monitoring frameworks that enable timely management decisions.
• Risk Reporting & Analytics Produce executive dashboards and management reporting related to AI portfolio risk, governance activities, and control effectiveness. Support committee materials, governance forums, and senior management presentations. Analyze trends, emerging risks, incidents, and regulatory developments impacting AI adoption. Assist with development of reporting tools and data visualizations that improve transparency and decision‑making.
• Program &Stakeholder Management Lead cross‑functional coordination across business stakeholders, technology teams, and risk partners. Oversee governance workflows throughout the AI lifecycle, from intake and review through implementation and ongoing monitoring. Facilitate working groups, governance forums, and risk review meetings, ensuring decisions and ownership are clearly documented. Drive action items, approvals, remediation plans, and program milestones to timely completion. Represent the program in regulatory examinations, audits, and risk assessments, coordinating responses across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3‑7 years of experience in risk management, governance, controls, technology risk, audit, compliance, program management, or a related field.
• Experience identifying, assessing, documenting, and escalating risks in a complex or regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of Generative AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, AI agents, and the risks and controls associated with the AI lifecycle.
• Ability to evaluate AI use cases, understand proposed solution approaches, and translate technical concepts into clear risk and governance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, control‑design, and risk‑assessment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain AI risks and governance expectations to business, technology, and control stakeholders.
• Ability to lead effectively across multiple stakeholders and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting AI governance, responsible AI, model governance, technology risk, or emerging technology control frameworks.
• Experience evaluating AI‑enabled solutions or partnering with product, engineering, data, and architecture teams in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with prompt design, retrieval‑augmented generation, AI agents, workflow automation, or human‑in‑the‑loop controls.
• Experience preparing executive‑level risk recommendations, reporting, and presentations.
• Knowledge of financial services regulatory environments.
• Experience working with business, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Technology, Data, and Operations teams.

Technical Skills

• AI governance, responsible AI, model risk, and technology control frameworks
• Generative AI platforms, copilots, AI agents, and enterprise AI tools
• AI lifecycle risks, evaluation methods, monitoring, and human‑in‑the‑loop controls
• Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and data analysis or visualization tools
• JIRA or workflow and program management platforms
• Data management, reporting, workflow automation, and API concepts.

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 t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day. 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.

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.

Compensation

NewYork only: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $70,000 to $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.

EEO Statement

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.

Commitment to Sustainability and Communities

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.