We’re seeking someone to join as a Vice President-level Risk Professional to our CTIS Oversight team in Budapest, a high-visibility role where you will directly influence how Morgan Stanley manages and strengthens its cyber and technology risk posture across EMEA.
The Non-Financial Risk (NFR) plays a critical role as part of the Second Line of Defence, providing independent oversight across operational and compliance risks. NFR spans the full breadth of our business-from revenue-generating activities to infrastructure-ensuring that risks arising from processes, systems, people, or external events are proactively identified, assessed, and managed.
Lead at the forefront of Cyber, Technology & Information Security risk in an increasingly digital and interconnected world, Cyber, Technology and Information Security (CTIS) risks are central to maintaining the Firm’s stability and reputation.
Our NFR CTIS team brings together deep expertise in:
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Rule-setting and standards development
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Risk assessment across technology domains
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Control design and effectiveness testing
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Business advisory and independent oversight
Together, we enable the Firm to make informed, forward-looking risk decisions that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems, information, and assets.
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:
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Drive independent oversight and challenge across CTIS risks and controls
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Shape risk narratives and insights that inform senior stakeholders
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Partner with global teams to ensure robust, consistent risk management practices
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Contribute thought leadership in a rapidly evolving risk landscape
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Reporting to the Head of CTIS NFR EMEA, you will be positioned at the heart of strategic risk decision-making.
What you’ll bring to the role:
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BA degree (Computer Science or Information Security, preferable but not essential)
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10+ years' worth of technology and or security risk related work experience, preferably in the financial services industry
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Experience in Technology (IT) Risk Management and or Technology (IT) Audit including Information Security, Cyber Security or Resilience risk
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to tailor communication to technical and non-technical audiences
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Strong leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills
What’ll help you in the role:
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Relevant industry certifications e.g. CISA. CISM, an added advantage
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Strong project management and organization skills
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Strong interpersonal skills in order to work in a team-oriented environment
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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.
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**Flexible work statement **
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Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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