Global Governance & Controls (Models & Algos) - Executive Director

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. With offices in more than 40 countries, the Firm serves a broad range of clients including corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals worldwide.

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Position Description:

Morgan Stanley’s ISG Central Risk Team is responsible for governance and oversight of key business control frameworks across the Institutional Securities business. As the Firm continues to expand its use of models, algorithmic trading, and emerging AI capabilities, scalable and effective governance remains a critical priority.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Director, based in London, to lead the global teams responsible for Model Risk Management Framework governance and Algorithmic Trading Governance, while also contributing to the Firm’s evolving approach to GenAI governance.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring close partnership with senior business leaders, risk, compliance, technology, and control functions globally. The successful candidate will help shape the future direction of governance programs, drive modernization and process improvement initiatives, and support evolving business and technology priorities within a strong control environment.

The role requires a pragmatic and credible leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution — someone capable of driving change thoughtfully while understanding existing processes, stakeholder dynamics, and business priorities. In addition to global program leadership responsibilities, the role will also provide local management oversight for London-based teams supporting Trader Mandate and Limit Governance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead global governance teams responsible for Model Risk Management Framework and Algorithmic Trading Governance programs
• Partner with senior stakeholders across business, risk, compliance, and technology functions to evolve governance frameworks and support strategic priorities, including GenAI governance initiatives
• Drive governance modernization efforts focused on scalability, efficiency, transparency, and business enablement
• Provide leadership and oversight across teams in London and New York, including local management oversight for London-based Trader Mandate and Limit Governance teams
• Act as a senior escalation point for governance-related matters and support day-to-day issue management where required
• Strengthen management reporting, metrics, and governance transparency across programs
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Skills & Experience Required

• Significant experience within financial services across governance, controls, risk management, business management, or strategic transformation functions
• Strong understanding of governance and controls within markets, trading, models, algorithmic trading, or related business areas
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders across complex global organizations
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and influence outcomes across complex organizations
• Ability to balance governance rigor with business priorities, operational efficiency, and technology innovation
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Experience driving governance transformation or modernization initiatives is highly valued
• Exposure to GenAI governance and controls initiatives is advantageous

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.

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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

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Flexible work statement

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

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