Dallas-Based VP, Government & Political Compliance

Morgan-Stanley; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Dallas is seeking a Government and Political Activities Compliance Officer to advise business units on U.S. government interactions, manage pre-clearance for political activities, and oversee lobbying filings within the firm’s political law compliance program.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in a large financial institution, law firm, or regulator, with strong research, written and verbal skills, and the ability to communicate with senior leaders and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in a large/complex financial institution, law firm, or government/regulatory body
• Exceptional research, written, and verbal communications skills
• Ability to assess regulatory requirements and advise stakeholders on compliance obligations and risk mitigation strategies
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders across Legal and Compliance

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-clearance processes for employee and corporate political activities and gifts for U.S. Government Officials
• Review government solicitations to determine if procurement lobbyist registration is required
• Manage political law filings such as lobbying reports and pay-to-play certifications
• Create and conduct trainings on pay-to-play and governmental ethics issues
• Monitor and test adherence to the firm's political law compliance program

Skills

Pay-to-play knowledge

Regulatory analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Technology aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Tools

Copilot

Claude

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Adobe

Job description

Morgan Stanley in Dallas is seeking a Government and Political Activities Compliance Officer to advise business units on U.S. government interactions, manage pre-clearance for political activities, and oversee lobbying filings within the firm’s political law compliance program.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in a large financial institution, law firm, or regulator, with strong research, written and verbal skills, and the ability to communicate with senior leaders and cross-functional