Operations Director - Risk, Regulatory & Resilience

Operations Director - Risk, Regulatory & Resilience

We are seeking a Director in Operations Risk and Regulatory Control to support the risk management and lifecycle of third‑party services associated with Operations, based in Glasgow.

• Manage complex processes and/or support significant process management or project efforts.
• Lead process improvement, project management or technology development and testing across multiple teams and/or divisions.
• Analyze and expose ambiguous, complex issues or non‑standard issues, identify risks, root causes and propose future actions, tracking through to resolution.
• Build and manage relationships with business unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contact points in client or market organizations.

• Front‑to‑back knowledge of the processes, projects, systems, markets and instruments that influence the team, with a comprehensive understanding of job‑related operational/compliance policies and procedures.
• Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives and risks on the operational budget.
• Ability to address non‑standard issues within the area of expertise.
• Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm’s core values to influence and motivate those around you.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience.

We are committed to maintaining the first‑class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

If this role is deemed a Certified role, the holder may be required to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or meet internal company benchmarks.

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal‑opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross‑section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Director

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing