Return To Work - Central Review Risk Officer- Wealth Management Client Segment | South Jordan, UT

PowerToFly; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is offering a 16-week Return to Work program in South Jordan designed for experienced professionals returning after a career break. The role centers on Central Review risk within Wealth Management, focusing on risk controls, data analytics, and ongoing modernization of the control framework through AI and automation.

The position requires a strong background in risk management within financial services, knowledge of wealth products, and regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or supervisory functions within financial services.
• Strong understanding of wealth management products and risk domains.
• Experience applying analytics to enhance surveillance and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and oversight of core risk controls (Trade Supervision, Advisory Account activity, Suitability).
• Partner with Field Risk leadership to align on risk decisions across the business.
• Own relationships with Field Branches and lead recurring risk discussions.

Skills

Risk management

AI & analytics

Regulatory awareness

Critical thinking

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Return to Work Program - South Jordan

At Morgan Stanley, we recognize the immense potential in experienced professionals who have taken a career break and are now eager to return to the workforce. We value the life skills and experiences you've gained outside of work and recognize the significant contributions you can bring to our organization.

You don't have to have a background in financial services to have a career with us. We welcome highly motivated candidates from a diverse range of industries and skills. We strive to create a spirit of inclusion by bringing together dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds, talents, perspectives, cultural identities, and experiences.

Our South Jordan Return to Work program will run from January 18, 2027 through May 7, 2027 in our South Jordan office. This 16-week paid program places participants in roles that align with their existing expertise while also broadening their horizons through comprehensive training, mentorship, and professional development.

Central Review Risk Officer- Wealth Management Client Segment - Return to Work Candidates

This role is designed for a high-performing risk professional seeking to operate at the intersection of Wealth Management, advanced analytics, and next-generation risk oversight.

Join our Wealth Management Client Segment Risk team - in-business risk function with direct impact on the integrity of The Firm. Within this team, the Central Review Unit (CRU) serves as a centralized hub of experienced Risk Officers responsible for overseeing and continuously evolving a sophisticated control framework focused on sales practices, suitability, and regulatory compliance.

You will play a critical role in shaping how risk is identified, analyzed, and managed - leveraging data, technology, and artificial intelligence to enhance surveillance capabilities and drive smarter, more proactive risk outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and oversight of core risk controls, including Trade Supervision, Advisory Account activity, and Suitability Reviews

• Serve as a trusted partner to Field Risk leadership, influencing outcomes and driving alignment across the business

• Own relationships with assigned Field Branches, leading recurring risk discussions and providing strategic guidance

• Deliver high-impact reporting and trend analysis, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights

• Identify opportunities to modernize and optimize the control framework, including the integration of AI, automation, and advanced analytics

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in financial markets, securities, and wealth management products, with the ability to assess risk across complex scenarios

• Demonstrated aptitude for artificial intelligence and data-driven risk management, including the ability to apply analytics to enhance surveillance and controls

• Proven track record of strengthening or transforming risk and control frameworks

• Strong investigative and critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently drive issues from identification through resolution

• Sophisticated understanding of SEC, FINRA, and regulatory expectations within Wealth Management

• Advanced ability to identify trends, root causes, and emerging risks, and to deliver practical, scalable solutions

• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing demands without compromising quality

• Strategic mindset with the ability to evaluate broader risk implications and anticipate downstream impacts

• Advanced technical proficiency, including Excel and data analytics tools

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or supervisory functions within financial services

• Experience with Alternative Investments and complex financial products is strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience leveraging technology or analytics to enhance risk processes is highly desirable

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Licenses & Registrations

• Active Series 7 & 66 (or 65 and 63) required

• Series 9 and 10 (or 8) preferred, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Additional Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions

• Successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to operate in a highly visible, high-impact role where you will directly influence the evolution of risk management within Wealth Management. You will be expected to challenge the status quo, bring innovative thinking, and leverage emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence—to elevate how risk is identified and managed.

This role is best suited for individuals who are not only strong risk managers, but also forward-thinking problem solvers eager to build the next generation ofrisk management.

Program Duration

Return to Work programs will run for approximately 16 weeks from January 18, 2027 to May 7, 2027.

Eligibility Criteria

This program is designed for individuals who have been out of the workforce for two or more years. The two-year eligibility requirement will be calculated as of the January 2027 program start date.

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 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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

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.