Strategic Risk Advisor – Client Segment (1LoD)

PowerToFly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in New York seeks a Path to Advice Business Control Unit risk professional to advise on risk for the Path to Advice business within Wealth Management Client Segments. You will partner with leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate key risks while supporting strategic initiatives.

You will maintain 1LoD coverage, lead exam readiness, coordinate across three lines of defense, and ensure governance and NFRA updates. Strong communication and data analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Relevant experience in risk management, audit, or compliance preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support expanding strategic initiatives requiring upfront risk assessment and control design.
• Maintain 1LoD coverage for Path to Advice control obligations.
• Lead end‑to‑end exam/audit readiness for assigned coverage area.
• Coordinate with three lines of defense and guide business partners on risk remediation.
• Own NFRA risk/control inventory and ensure audit readiness.
• Manage operational risk incidents and root cause analysis.
• Support updates of Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
• Produce periodic risk reporting for leadership.
• Participate in workgroups and evaluate AI use cases.

Skills

Risk management

Audit

Compliance

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

MS Office

Data analytics

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Morgan Stanley in New York seeks a Path to Advice Business Control Unit risk professional to advise on risk for the Path to Advice business within Wealth Management Client Segments. You will partner with leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate key risks while supporting strategic initiatives.

You will maintain 1LoD coverage, lead exam readiness, coordinate across three lines of defense, and ensure governance and NFRA updates. Strong communication and data analytics are essential.