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PowerToFly

Sr. Risk Officer

PowerToFly, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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The Senior Risk Officer is responsible for a wide variety of supervisory, compliance, and risk functions related to the Market. In conjunction with the Market Executive and other Risk Officers within the Market, the Senior Risk Officer has accountability in the Market for maintaining a consistent control environment through adherence of business ethics and practices and adherence to all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management policies, and other regulations. The Senior Risk Officer keeps the Market Executive informed of significant matters within the Market and must determine when the Market Executive, other Branch Managers within the Market and/or Regional Risk Officer should be directly involved. The PWM Senior Risk Officer role is a non-revenue sharing position that has dual straight line reporting to the Market Executive and Regional Risk Officer.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Surveillance and Supervision

Primary responsibility for all risk, supervisory, and compliance functions for the Market

Communicates and facilitates any supervisory inquiry or process that requires escalation from the Market to the Regional Risk Officer

Focuses on business ethics and regulatory and compliance practices

Provides the coaching and guidance on policies and procedures in order to promote risk awareness and a compliant environment within the Market

Ensures proper procedures are in place to ensure that approvals are handled appropriately and timely

Manages the Market Risk Officers within the Market to ensure consistent regulatory and compliance practices

Ensures procedures are in place for self-audits

Risk Management/Compliance/Legal

Monitors and implements procedures to manage all facets of risk, including data security, across the Market

Facilitates regular and consistent communication of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management policies and other regulations

Liaises with the Legal and Compliance Division with customer complaints and litigation

Together with the Market Executive and Market Risk Officers, ensures appropriate supervisory coverage is maintained at all times across the Market as required by Firm policy

Oversees all responsibilities outlined in the Branch Supervisory Manual, as well as new policies to ensure the market has procedures in place

Is responsible for the preparation for and response to audits, and ensures that any audit findings are appropriately responded to and remediated

Works with Market Executive and Market Risk Officers to monitor people risk, and ensures appropriate action is taken

Responsible for proactive client contact within the Market in determining suitability and managing risk

Active involvement with the region regarding matters presented to the Credit Committee

Primary source for intelligence on risk in regard to clients and FAs

Active involvement with margin and credit decisions

Administrative

Works closely with Special Investigation Unit on any Human Resources issues as related to risk and compliance

Together with the Market Risk Officers in the Market, facilitates the training of all personnel on Morgan Stanley Wealth Management compliance policies and procedures

Assists in the review and on boarding of FA recruits

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent education or experience

Previous industry experience

Active Series 3, 7, 8 (or 9 and 10), and 63, 65 (or 66)

Other licenses as required for role or by management

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of SEC, FINRA and Firm Compliance Policies and Procedures

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and resolve complex problems and escape as necessary

Ability to identify issues and trends in order to anticipate change and provide recommended comprehensive solutions and remedies

Evidence of strong leadership capabilities or previous supervisory experience

Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and assignments in a deadline oriented environment

Ability to interact with Financial Advisors and clients

Excellent judgment and the ability to be discreet in all matters

Strong work ethic

Reports to

Dual reporting: Market Executive and Regional Risk Officer

Direct reports

Market Risk Officers

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $170,000 - $215,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

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