Risk Officer

Job description

The Risk Officer is responsible for a wide variety of supervisory, compliance, and risk functions. In conjunction with the Senior Risk Officer, the Risk Officer has accountability for maintaining a consistent controlled environment through adherence of business ethics and practices and adherence to all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management policies, and other regulations. The Risk Officer keeps the Senior Risk Officer informed of significant matters. The Risk Officer role is a non-revenue sharing position that has dual reporting to the Complex Manager and Senior Risk Officer. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Surveillance and Supervision: Primary responsibility for all risk, supervisory, and compliance function for respective branch location(s) Facilitates any supervisory inquiry or process that requires escalation from the Senior Complex Risk Officer and/or the Regional Risk Officer Focuses on business ethics and regulatory and compliance practices Provides coaching and guidance on policies and procedures in order to promote risk awareness and a compliant environment Ensure proper procedures are in place to ensure that approvals are handled appropri...