Senior Bank Regulatory Attorney – Digital Assets

Morgan-Stanley; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley seeks an attorney for its Bank Legal group in the Dallas area with bank regulatory and digital asset experience. The role supports U.S. regulatory compliance and our digital asset initiatives, including a digital asset trust bank, with duties spanning advisory, review of agreements, and responses to regulatory exams.

The position reports to the Head of Bank Regulatory Legal. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in bank regulatory practice at a major law firm, bank, or federal agency,

Qualifications

• J.D. required with practical experience in U.S. bank regulatory law.
• Experience with federal banking agencies and related regulations preferred.
• Regulatory and transactional banking experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Advise business units on application of U.S. banking law to Morgan Stanley's U.S. bank subsidiaries.
• Provide regulatory compliance guidance for digital assets and trust banks.
• Review bank agreements for compliance with banking regulation (e.g., Regulation W).
• Participate in change-management reviews for new business initiatives.
• Review compliance policies with policy owners and coordinate with Compliance.
• Assist responses to regulatory exams and audits; collaborate across departments.

Skills

Bank regulatory law

Digital assets regulation

Regulatory exams responses

Education

J.D.

Job description

Morgan Stanley seeks an attorney for its Bank Legal group in the Dallas area with bank regulatory and digital asset experience. The role supports U.S. regulatory compliance and our digital asset initiatives, including a digital asset trust bank, with duties spanning advisory, review of agreements, and responses to regulatory exams.

The position reports to the Head of Bank Regulatory Legal. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in bank regulatory practice at a major law firm, bank, or federal agency,