Global Wealth Compliance Lead, Cross-Border

474 MS Services Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an International Wealth Management Compliance Officer in Wealth Management Compliance to guide jurisdictional strategy across non-U.S. markets and strengthen cross-border governance. This VP-level role works with Legal, Risk and business teams to support international growth and regulatory engagement.

The role requires extensive experience in U.S. and international financial regulation, policy development and senior stakeholder oversight.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated jurisdictional expertise in U.S. and non-U.S. financial services regulation, including cross-border requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing new compliance policies, procedures and governance standards.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and provide practical, risk-based guidance to senior management.
• Experience leading cross-border initiatives and remediation efforts across multiple functions.
• Executive presence to influence senior stakeholders in governance forums.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication for senior-level audiences.
• 9–10+ years of relevant experience and FINRA Series 7/24 or 9/10 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide jurisdictional guidance on securities laws and licensing across non-U.S. markets, focusing on Europe and Latin America.
• Develop policies, procedures, standards and control frameworks for cross-border activities by Financial Advisors.
• Translate evolving jurisdictional requirements into practical business requirements and controls.
• Lead participation in senior governance forums and provide recommendations to top management.
• Direct risk assessments, thematic reviews, testing and training to evaluate the compliance framework.
• Oversee cross-border matters, regulatory inquiries and remediation with stakeholders.
• Build partnerships across U.S. and non-U.S. teams to drive consistent standards.

Skills

Jurisdictional expertise

Policy development

Regulatory interpretation

Cross-border leadership

Executive presence

English communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking an International Wealth Management Compliance Officer in Wealth Management Compliance to guide jurisdictional strategy across non-U.S. markets and strengthen cross-border governance. This VP-level role works with Legal, Risk and business teams to support international growth and regulatory engagement.

The role requires extensive experience in U.S. and international financial regulation, policy development and senior stakeholder oversight.