The Wealth Management (WM) Chief Data Office (CDO) sits within the WM Risk organization and strives to find the right balance between risk management and business enablement. WM CDO’s mission is to: prevent unauthorized access to or misuse of client sensitive data and assets; abide by relevant privacy laws and regulations; effectively retain, retrieve, and protect information and records at the Firm; and mitigate risks caused by inaccurate, untimely, or incomplete WM data.  The Application and Infrastructure Security Team within WM CDO works to ensure that our clients’ Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is stored securely and appropriate controls are applied across all technology assets handling sensitive data. As Morgan Stanley embraces new technologies and integrates its recent acquisitions, a whole host of risks and opportunities present themselves. The Application and Infrastructure Security Team provides internal expertise for business stakeholders to properly understand these tradeoffs, establish effective control requirements, monitor and validate such controls, and evaluate a highly variable threat landscape to properly calibrate a security posture.Role Description:The WM Application and Infrastructure Security Team seeks a Vice President to support its efforts to ensure that WM applications and supporting infrastructure are built in a way that minimizes data security, cybersecurity, information management, and privacy-related risks.  Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Strengthen controls around all high-priority WM applications and infrastructure</li><li>Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to protect organizational data and systems</li><li>Conduct regular risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation plans to ensure the security of the organizations technology assets</li><li>Lead major risk reduction initiatives, applying both subject matter expertise and project management skills</li><li>Ensure consistent application of data security, information management, and privacy controls in acquired businesses and across their technology stacks</li><li>Develop and collect metrics to track projects and measure risk, providing trend analysis for leadership</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelors degree in a related technical field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline</li><li>7-12 years of relevant experience</li><li>Proven track record of leading technology teams and projects.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and application development best practices</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Familiarity of Generative AI technology and ability to embed GenAI practices into daily risk reduction activities</li><li>Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to swiftly transition between projects and tasks</li><li>Experience automating tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and data analysis tools (e.g., Dataiku, SQL)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with risk management practices at a large financial institution</li><li>Knowledge of the financial services industry; preferably in wealth management, finance, operations, or technology </li></ul>WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: 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 whats 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.To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $190,000 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. Morgan Stanleys 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).

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Cyber and Data Security Specialist

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