Associate, WM Business Management – Regulatory Change Management en Ms

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is seeking a highly motivated individual in the Associate or Assistant Vice President job bands to join the Regulatory Change Management team. This role will provide strategic and operational support to the Head of Regulatory Change Management, enabling effective oversight of regulatory initiatives and efficient management of team priorities.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner to leadership, coordinating business management activities, monitoring project execution, and ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and business objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure via a small  and collegial team environment .  The team handles high-impact initiatives, works with senior stakeholders, and strategic decision-making within Wealth Management.

This role will have ongoing interaction with senior members from WM Client Segments, WM Platforms, Investment Solutions, Technology, Legal, Risk, and Compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Regulatory Change Management in managing day-to-day operations, strategic priorities, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Track, monitor, and report on the status of regulatory change projects, ensuring timely execution and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to assess regulatory impacts and support development of change management strategies.
• Prepare executive-level materials, including presentations, dashboards, and status updates for senior management and governance forums.
• Manage leadership meeting agendas, action items, and follow-ups to drive accountability and progress.
• Support resource planning, budget tracking, and other business management functions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of regulatory changes, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with risk assessments and help implement mitigation plans for regulatory initiatives.
• Foster collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement across the team and stakeholder groups.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Self-starter with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Strong desire to learn new skills
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a mix of project management, product management, business operations or regulatory response management within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of Wealth Management industry required and some familiarity with the relevant regulatory frameworks preferred
• Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messaging for senior audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel.

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 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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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 57,000 and 115,000 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 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).