Executive Director - Senior Risk Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Number:
3234271
POSTING DATE: Mar 27, 2023 PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-Glasgow EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's Degree JOB: Risk Management EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time JOB LEVEL: Executive DirectorDESCRIPTION
Executive Director- Senior Risk Officer Glasgow 3234271 Senior Technology Risk Officer Executive Director based in Glasgow This role is within the Enterprise Technology Risk team, which provides first line risk coverage across Technology, predominantly focusing on infrastructure platforms and cyber risks. The role will be supporting a range of activities including legal entity coverage, project delivery as well as internal process transformation. This is an exciting time to join a global technology risk function in a senior role, as we increasingly drive to automation and data driven risk management. About Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. #LI-KC1QUALIFICATIONS
What we’re looking for:- Understanding of large-scale infrastructure and the operational and cyber risks that they face
Awareness of global regulatory requirements and how they are managed within a global financial services organization
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Comfortable managing a diverse portfolio of activities within a larger matrix structure
- Minimum degree level education
CISSP / CISM desirable
Knowledge of major technology risk frameworks (e.g., NIST; CSA; FFIEC)
Ability to switch context quickly and work on multiple streams of work concurrently
- The role is based in our Glasgow office, which is a key location for the Enterprise Technology Risk team and broader technology function.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
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Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Investment & Asset Management
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Executive Director - Senior Risk Officer roles across Morgan Stanley's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Investment & Asset Management.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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