Americas Market Conduct Non-Officer Director

Role Summary
Support the Americas Market Conduct Regulatory Relations Group (AMCRRG) by coordinating regulatory exams, risk surveys and continuous monitoring activities and enabling process improvement through documentation and technology (including Teams, AI, and OpenPages). In addition, person will provide ad-hoc support on various Reg Relations initiatives, including across other Regulatory Relations regions / functions. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and senior management to ensure timely, accurate, and well-controlled responses to regulators.

Background on the Team
The Americas Market Conduct Regulatory Relations Group (AMCRRG) provides strategic advice on supervisory matters and centralized management of the activities of the Firm's regulators and related developments globally, focusing on regulatory reviews and examinations and continuous monitoring activities. AMCRRG serves as the central point of contact with the supervisory market conduct regulators (e.g., SEC, CFTC) in the US to facilitate open, productive and proactive relationships. AMCRRG regularly apprises senior management of the Firm's market conduct regulatory relationships, including providing thought leadership.

Primary Responsibilities
The AMCRRG team is looking for a Director level professional to join our team. This individual will work closely with other members of the team and will be responsible for navigating, advising on, and executing all aspects of regulatory interactions with market conduct regulators and internal stakeholders, including:
> Front-to-back management of concurrent regulatory examinations and risk reviews, as well as the coordination of other ad hoc requests made by the SEC, CFTC, FINRA, NFA, state regulators and other exchanges
> Communicating with regulators regarding document requests, areas of review and potential findings;
> Ensuring stakeholders are apprised of all key regulatory requests, meetings and areas of focus, including both the status and resolution
> Maintaining a detailed understanding of the status of open examination and risk review issues
> Advising on the appropriateness of regulatory responses and remediation plans
> Assisting with regulatory meetings, including working with regulators on the agendas, preparation of internal stakeholders and materials, and the tracking and coordination of responses to follow-up requests
> Preparing other internal stakeholders for regulatory exam, risk review and ad hoc meetings
> Fostering proactive relationships with regulatory counterparts and internal key constituents
> Keeping up-to-date on the Financial Services regulatory landscape, including trends and new rules
> Provide ad-hoc support on various Reg Relations initiatives, including across other Regulatory Relations regions / functions Qualifications (Required)
> At least 5 years' experience supporting regulatory examinations, continuous monitoring, or issue remediation or experience with a regulatory organization such as the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA
> Ability to quickly learn key concepts, remain flexible, and adapt to shifting priorities.
> Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple workstreams concurrently.
> Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
> Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment and work effectively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
> Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information into clear summaries.
> Excellent attention to detail and end-to-end ownership of deliverables.
> Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and documentation.
> Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and collaboration/content platforms (Teams, Zoom, SharePoint).
> Working knowledge of AI tools and an interest in applying automation to improve reporting, documentation, and process execution
> Demonstrated ability to work effectively with regulators
> Strong relationship management skills

Please note that the location listed for this role is temporary. The position’s work location will transition to 1445 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202 at a future date . In-Person interviews will be required for the role. 

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 and $155,000 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.

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