Job Description

Investment Management – Governance & Business Management Lead

London

Join the Office of the EMEA Investment Management COO in a high-impact Governance & Business Management role. You will coordinate senior governance forums, deliver decision-ready executive reporting and strengthen oversight of strategic and regulatory priorities across EMEA. This position offers broad exposure to senior leaders and cross-firm initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced team.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

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. We 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.

What will you be doing?

• You will lead governance coordination for the EMEA IM Operating Committee, the IM EMEA Regulatory Management Committee and other senior forums, including agenda planning, materials and action follow-up.
• You will assess and enhance committee structures, remits and reporting flows, ensuring alignment with Terms of Reference and clear evidence of oversight, decision-making and escalation.
• You will produce concise, accurate and decision-focused materials for executive, Board and senior management audiences.
• You will develop insight-led management information covering business performance, risks, controls, strategic priorities and cross-firm activity.
• You will support oversight of strategic, regulatory and business initiatives, providing visibility of progress, priorities, risks, dependencies and delivery standards.
• You will coordinate SMCR documentation and governance, partnering with Legal, Compliance and senior stakeholders on role records, delegations and regulatory submissions.
• You will build trusted relationships across EMEA IM, MSIM, ISG, Wealth Management, CoSec, Firm Management and corporate functions to synthesise inputs into clear outputs.
• You will lead delivery of the quarterly IM EMEA Open Forum and support ad hoc COO priorities and senior management requests.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in governance, business management and project delivery, preferably within financial services or a COO environment.
• Excellent written communication skills, with a strong track record of producing concise executive-level and Board-ready materials.
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and supporting effective governance, challenge, escalation and decision-making.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple high-priority deliverables.

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Knowledge of SMCR governance, regulatory coordination or accountability frameworks within a UK-regulated financial services environment.
• Experience developing management information, committee reporting standards or project governance frameworks.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Discretion, adaptability and a proactive approach to anticipating and supporting senior management priorities.

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 https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.