Global Conflicts Office - Americas Conflicts Manager (Vice President)Morgan Stanley - A Full-Service FirmMorgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of services, including:Institutional Services- Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Sales & Trading, ResearchInvestment Management- Traditional and Alternative products, including Private Equity & CreditWealth Management- Personal, family office, and institutional wealth management servicesThe Firm serves clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a collegial but highly dynamic place for people to learn, achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.The Global Conflicts OfficeThe Global Conflicts Office (GCO) oversees Morgan Stanley's Firm-wide conflicts management framework, and has members based in New York, London, Hong Kong and Mumbai.The GCO operates the Firm's transactional conflict clearance process and oversees conflicts management measures relating to the Firm's broader business practices. The group's role involves frequent engagement with senior members of Business Management, Risk, Legal, Compliance and other control functions within the Firm.As part of the conflict clearance process, the GCO reviews proposed transactions to assess whether they could result in conflicts that risk the Firm's bottom line, its reputation, or its client relationships. The GCO crafts and directs strategies to appropriately address these risks.Joining the GCO provides excellent exposure to a wide range of products and services at an innovative, fast paced institution. The role demands real-time risk analysis, practical problem-solving, and an ability to build relationships with senior decision makers across the Firm.Responsibilities of the Americas Conflicts Manager (VP):Review new mandates and activities proposed by teams across all Firm businesses, to identify potential conflicts / reputational risksCraft and direct strategies to appropriately address actual/potential conflicts, partnering closely with Business Unit Management, Legal, and other control functionsLiaise with Conflicts Managers in the other Regions to address matters on a global basisLead strategic projects, e.g. enhancing technology, policies or processes, integrating new businesses into Firm's conflicts frameworkLead role in the Americas Region on:Engaging with senior members of Business Unit Management, Legal, Compliance and other Control Functions on conflicts-related policies/processes, regulatory developments, and Firm or industry initiativesMonitoring significant conflicts-related industry developments/trends impacting the Firm and regionEngaging with Regulators on conflicts topics, partnering with Regulatory Relations/Compliance/LegalConflicts-related trainingQualifications & Skills RequiredJD or MBA preferred, but not requiredBachelor's Degree or equivalent required - preferably in law, finance or businessPreferred work experience of at least 5 years with graduate degree, or 10 years with undergraduate degreePreferred work background:M&A and/or capital markets transaction experience, as a corporate attorney (or litigator with subject matter expertise), investment banker, or investment management professionalExperience in an officer role at a similar financial institution's conflicts management functionAbility to interact with senior decision makers, excellent presentation, and relationship management skillsAdept at working in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to work as a team player, as well as independentlyExpected base pay rates for the role will be between 110000 and 190000 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).
