Director, Program Governance and Execution

We're seeking someone to join the Program Governance and Execution team within the U.S. Banks Non-Financial Risk (NFR), to provide support across various strategic and BAU processes including program coordination, regulatory and Internal Audit exam support, and department operations. In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is a Director level position within the U.S. Banks NFR Program Governance and Execution team, which is responsible for governance, oversight, and execution of core NFR programs and projects. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. What you'll do in the role: Project & Program Coordination > Support execution of key NFR initiatives and ad hoc projects, including maintaining project plans and status tracking > Coordinate across stakeholders of all levels of seniority and background to ensure timely delivery and escalate risks as needed Regulatory Exam and Audit Support > Provide overall support for regulatory exam and audit management to include assistance in drafting and/or gathering audit/exam responses and materials from contributors > Assistance in organizing audit and exam materials Organizational & Infrastructure Support > Support organizational and infrastructure activities, including budget and headcount tracking, business continuity, location / space management needs > Maintain core organizational materials (e.g. org charts, staffing trackers, onboarding materials, distribution lists) > Ensure materials are current, accurate, and aligned to organizational change > Assist in the coordination of department events, including quarterly town halls and annual offsites > Develop executive-ready materials (presentations, summaries, talking points) > Ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned across initiatives What you'll bring to the role: > Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university > 5+ years' relevant experience, preferably in financial services, in a Compliance, Operations, or COO role > Proven project management and coordination experience, supporting multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment > Strong communication, both verbal and written; Content development skills, with experience creating clear, executive-ready materials > Experience working across cross-functional teams with strong stakeholder management skills > High attention to detail with the ability to manage timelines, logistics, and deliverables with precision > Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint > Interest in AI and automation tools, with the ability to support adoption and process improvements WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $140,000 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society. What We Do