Global Wealth Compliance Lead - Cross-Border Strategy

Morgan Stanley; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an International Wealth Management Compliance Officer in Dallas to provide jurisdictional guidance across key non-U.S. markets and shape cross-border compliance standards.

The role sits within Wealth Management Compliance, reporting at VP level, with senior governance involvement and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates bring deep regulatory expertise in European and Latin American markets, a track record in policy development, and the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Demonstrated jurisdictional expertise in U.S. and non-U.S. financial services regulation.
• Experience developing and implementing new compliance policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Ability to translate evolving regulatory requirements into practical business requirements.
• Experience leading complex cross-border initiatives and remediation efforts.
• Executive presence to influence senior stakeholders and participate in governance forums.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative jurisdictional guidance on securities laws and regulatory expectations.
• Develop policies and control frameworks for cross-border activities.
• Assess and translate jurisdictional changes into business requirements and controls.
• Lead Compliance participation in governance forums and senior committees.
• Direct risk assessments, reviews, testing, and training of the compliance framework.
• Oversee cross-border regulatory inquiries and remediation with stakeholders.
• Build partnerships across U.S. and non-U.S. teams to ensure consistent standards.

Skills

Jurisdictional expertise

Policy development

Regulatory interpretation

Cross-border program leadership

Executive presence

English communication

Regulatory licenses (FINRA 7/24 or 9/0

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking an International Wealth Management Compliance Officer in Dallas to provide jurisdictional guidance across key non-U.S. markets and shape cross-border compliance standards.

The role sits within Wealth Management Compliance, reporting at VP level, with senior governance involvement and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates bring deep regulatory expertise in European and Latin American markets, a track record in policy development, and the ability to translate