Dir, P4, Lead Tech Ldrship & Strat : Job Level - Director

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Technology Leadership & Strategy position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for driving innovation, developing technology roadmaps, and providing vision and strategic direction to align technology initiatives with long-term business objectives, fostering a culture of excellence, growth and transformation across the organization.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

This role is pivotal to strengthening the strategic and operational impact of the Cybersecurity function. The Director will lead cyber management and strategy initiatives, ensuring cohesive communication, informed decision-making, and alignment across teams. The position supports the Office of the CISO by maintaining critical cybersecurity materials, enabling strategic planning, and enhancing internal engagement. This role bridges strategic vision and operational execution. It ensures the Cybersecurity organization communicates effectively, responds efficiently to internal and external demands, and remains agile in a rapidly evolving threat and technology landscape.

What you’ll do in the role:

Maintain an inventory of Cybersecurity materials to support requests for information (RFIs).

• Collaborate across functions and teams to aggregate relevant data into a central library.

• Conduct periodic review sessions with senior team members to validate data accuracy.

Assist the Office of the CISO to prepare and maintain the Cybersecurity Strategy, including:

• Assist in the development and implementation Lead the completion of cybersecurity assessments such as the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) assessment and other security testing and assurance initiatives.

• Support the analysis of market trends and emerging technologies.

• Participate in strategic business planning sessions and document key takeaways.

• Conduct basic research to support strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data.

• Drive the uplift of the Cyber, Information Security, and Resiliency Strategy through business analysis, technology planning, and initiative documentation

Assist in the development of Cybersecurity Strategic Reporting initiatives.

• Prepare strategic reports and presentations, including Executive and Board materials.

• Coordinate with other departments and business units to collect and synthesize key data.

• Participate in the development of standardized Cybersecurity Strategic reporting templates.

• Support the tracking and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Lead the completion of cybersecurity assessments such as the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) assessment and other security testing and assurance initiatives.

Support the development of materials for internal Cybersecurity communications, including:

• Cyber Operating Procedures

• Cyber Governance Handbook

• Cybersecurity Open Forums

• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Quarterly Briefings

• Cybersecurity Quarterly Newsletters

• Internal Cybersecurity Jive web pages

• Cybersecurity communications runbooks

• Provide administrative support to senior team members and leadership as needed.

• Workforce Management – financials, headcount analysis, RTO, employee engagement initiatives.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and frameworks e.g. CRI, NIST-CSF, SOC2 ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002.

• Translating technical controls into business risk narrative for board/executive audiences.

• High EQ and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Basic knowledge of market trends and emerging technologies.

• Familiarity with project management and strategic planning tools.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

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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Salary range for the position: $85,000 - $150,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).