Return To Work - Central Review Risk Officer- Wealth Management Client Segment | South Jordan, UT
Morgan Stanley · Jordan +1 · 12d ago
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Return to Work Program – South Jordan
At Morgan Stanley, we recognize the immense potential in experienced professionals who have taken a career break and are now eager to return to the workforce. We value the life skills and experiences you've gained outside of work and recognize the significant contributions you can bring to our organization.
You don’t have to have a background in financial services to have a career with us. We welcome highly motivated candidates from a diverse range of industries and skills. We strive to create a spirit of inclusion by bringing together dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds, talents, perspectives, cultural identities, and experiences.
Our South Jordan Return to Work program will run from January 18, 2027 through May 7, 2027 in our South Jordan office. This 16-week paid program places participants in roles that align with their existing expertise while also broadening their horizons through comprehensive training, mentorship, and professional development.
Central Review Risk Officer- Wealth Management Client Segment – Return to Work Candidates
This role is designed for a high-performing risk professional seeking to operate at the intersection of Wealth Management, advanced analytics, and next-generation risk oversight.
Join our Wealth Management Client Segment Risk team—an in-business risk function with direct impact on the integrity of The Firm. Within this team, the Central Review Unit (CRU) serves as a centralized hub of experienced Risk Officers responsible for overseeing and continuously evolving a sophisticated control framework focused on sales practices, suitability, and regulatory compliance.
You will play a critical role in shaping how risk is identified, analyzed, and managed—leveraging data, technology, and artificial intelligence to enhance surveillance capabilities and drive smarter, more proactive risk outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the analysis and oversight of core risk controls, including Trade Supervision, Advisory Account activity, and Suitability Reviews
Serve as a trusted partner to Field Risk leadership, influencing outcomes and driving alignment across the business
Own relationships with assigned Field Branches, leading recurring risk discussions and providing strategic guidance
Deliver high-impact reporting and trend analysis, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights
Identify opportunities to modernize and optimize the control framework, including the integration of AI, automation, and advanced analytics
Qualifications
Deep expertise in financial markets, securities, and wealth management products, with the ability to assess risk across complex scenarios
Demonstrated aptitude for artificial intelligence and data-driven risk management, including the ability to apply analytics to enhance surveillance and controls
Proven track record of strengthening or transforming risk and control frameworks
Strong investigative and critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently drive issues from identification through resolution
Sophisticated understanding of SEC, FINRA, and regulatory expectations within Wealth Management
Advanced ability to identify trends, root causes, and emerging risks, and to deliver practical, scalable solutions
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing demands without compromising quality
Strategic mindset with the ability to evaluate broader risk implications and anticipate downstream impacts
Advanced technical proficiency, including Excel and data analytics tools
Experience
3-5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or supervisory functions within financial services
Experience with Alternative Investments and complex financial products is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience leveraging technology or analytics to enhance risk processes is highly desirable
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Licenses & Registrations
Active Series 7 & 66 (or 65 and 63) required
Series 9 and 10 (or 8) preferred, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
Additional Requirements
Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions
Successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to operate in a highly visible, high-impact role where you will directly influence the evolution of risk management within Wealth Management. You will be expected to challenge the status quo, bring innovative thinking, and leverage emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence—to elevate how risk is identified and managed.
This role is best suited for individuals who are not only strong risk managers, but also forward-thinking problem solvers eager to build the next generation of risk management.
Program Duration: Return to Work programs will run for approximately 16 weeks from January 18, 2027 to May 7, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria: This program is designed for individuals who have been out of the workforce for two or more years. The two-year eligibility requirement will be calculated as of the January 2027 program start date.
We invite you to apply and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling professional journey. Applications open September 15 and close October 9, 2026. To learn more about the program, please visit: www.morganstanley.com/returntowork.
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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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.