National Risk Officer at Morgan Stanley

Miami, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Compliance, Supervisory Alerts, Coaching, Communication, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Client Interaction, Legal Knowledge, Regulatory Knowledge, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Financial Advisory, Audit Response

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Primarily responsible for all risk, supervisory, and compliance functions for respective branch location(s) Reviews and responds to a variety of supervisory alerts in a timely and sufficient manner Support increased Risk Officer workload due to remediation requirements, new FA/FAA recruits onboarding, etc. Fill coverage and/or resource gaps resulting from temporary Risk Officer attrition, shortages (e.g., turnover, resignations, etc.) Assist Markets during periods of high-volume supervisory alerts Facilitates any supervisory inquiry or process that requires escalation from the Senior Risk Officer (SRO) and/or the Associate/Regional Risk Officer (ARRO/RRO) Provides coaching, guidance, and education to Financial Advisors on policies and procedures to promote risk awareness and a compliant environment Interview clients where necessary, and collaborates with internal partners in Legal, Compliance, Risk and Business to formulate adequate responses to close matters and/or pending supervisory alerts Liaises with the Legal and Compliance Division to respond to customer complaints and litigation Supports the preparation for and response to all branch exams and internal audits, and ensures that any audit findings are appropriately responded to and remediated National Risk Officers may travel to different Markets within the Region to provide support, as needed Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Previous industry experience Active Series 7, 8 (or 9 and 10), and 63, 65 (or 66) Other licenses as required for role or by management Strong knowledge of SEC, FINRA Rules and Regs including Investment and Product Knowledge Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations pertaining to senior or vulnerable adult matters preferred Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize and resolve complex problems and escalate as necessary Ability to identify issues and trends in order to anticipate change and provide recommended comprehensive solutions and remedies Ability to organize and prioritize tasks 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 quantitative and analytical skills High motivation and energy with ability to develop strong working relationships A calm demeanor and ability to work on multiple tasks at one time Self-starter with a strong attention to detail Ability to work well with colleagues across a diverse range of working groups in a fast-paced environment Excellent problem-solving and business judgment Strong organizational, planning and time management skills Ability and willingness to voice ideas, in addition to following instructions Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel Open to applicants in FL, GA, TN, KY, WV, VA, DE, AL, AR, NC, SC. This is not a remote opportunity. 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. 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. 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. Internal Applicants Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.

Responsibilities

The National Risk Officer is responsible for overseeing all risk, supervisory, and compliance functions at branch locations. This includes responding to supervisory alerts, coaching Financial Advisors, and collaborating with internal partners to address compliance matters.