Technology Risk Testing Manager - Vice President

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Responsibilities:

- Assist in the development and maintenance of the annual technology testing plan.
- Manage a team of technology risk testing personnel; monitor capacity and distribute work assignments to ensure timely delivery of assigned engagements.
- Develop and deliver engagement announcements.
- Review, approve, and deliver engagement scope memos.
- Lead engagement kickoff meetings for stakeholders; lead periodic engagement progress updates.
- Supervisory fieldwork-Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team's testing activities:
- Review and approve new test scripts and recipe cards.
- Review technology risk testing personnel workpapers.
- Review and disposition potential technology risk test findings; engage stakeholders accordingly.
- Review proposed action plans and remediation requirements; engage stakeholders accordingly.
- Test execution fieldwork-Perform test activities in accordance with 2L NFR testing standards:
- Interview stakeholders, request and review pertinent policies, standards, procedures, KRI metrics, and other documents, and walk through relevant processes and control environments.
- Develop test scripts and recipe cards.
- Request and validate receipt of relevant data and samples for testing.
- Execute and document test activities in test workpapers.
- Identify and escalate potential test findings.
- Propose action plans and remediation requirements.
- Prepare test reports.
- Review, approve, and deliver final engagement and test reports.
- Track and confirm completion of action plans and their remediation requirements.
- Remain current on industry rules, regulations and best practices to make recommendations to the testing program.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the business units as well as internally within the Legal, Compliance, and Operational Risk Department.

Requirements:

- Bachelor of Science required with a concentration in Computer Science or Information Technology.
- 8+ years audit/risk/compliance experience in the financial services industry, a regulator, or a self-regulatory organization.
- Experience leading and conducting Technology reviews.
- Investigative skills - inquiry and analysis, interviewing, testing, risk assessment capabilities
- Ability to research and resolve issues independently while working across teams to acquire information.
- Risk Management Knowledge - strong understanding of financial industry risk and control and the ability to critique relevant language.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple reviews with different individuals at the same time.
- Ability to work independently, as well, as in a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High degree of organization and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, SharePoint and ability to quickly learn automated systems.

Highly Preferred:

Knowledge of global regulatory requirements like GLBA, GDPR, Part 30 Information Security, NYDFS etc. and technology control standards like NIST, FFIEC, COBIT, CIS etc.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) designations are highly desirable.
Other relevant industry certification in the Technology field (e.g. CISSP, cloud certifications, etc) are a plus.

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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