WM Field Advisory Coverage Director

September 19, 2026

We're seeking someone to join our team as Field Compliance Advisory Coverage in Wealth Management (WM) Field Compliance to provide advisory coverage across key Business Units including Service Review Unit (SRU), Virtual Engagement Associates (VEA), Central Review Unit (CRU), GFC/AML, Field AI Governance and Framework, and Voice of the Field (VOTF) Compliance Coverage as well as to oversee the production of existing Tableau Dashboards and metrics for reporting to stakeholders. In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is a Director level position within the WM Field Compliance team name which focuses on providing advisory guidance to the Wealth Management Field. WM Field Compliance is comprised of Regional Compliance Officers and Field Compliance Advisory Compliance, Compliance Conduct Risk, Private Wealth Management, International Wealth Management, and WM PBG Compliance. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. What You'll Do In The Role > Provide subject matter coverage and advisory oversight across key Business Units including Service Review Unit (SRU), Virtual Engagement Associates (VEA), and Central Review Unit (CRU). > Establish a structured communication framework for significant policy changes to drive consistent interpretation and execution across the Field. > Oversee the production, interpretation, and evolution of existing dashboards and reporting, ensuring outputs are decision-useful, risk-aligned, and appropriately contextualized for stakeholders (both internal and regulators). > Assist in shaping WM Field AI Governance and Framework as it applies to covered Compliance areas, focusing on risk ownership and mitigation, supervisory expectations, and practical guardrails. > Support coordination and risk advisory input for Field-Facing Integrated Firm initiatives and events, including client/prospect clearance processes and Regional/Market supervisory engagement. > Provide advisory leadership on Trade Error Management enhancements, translating reporting outputs into clear supervisory guidance for the Field. > Execution of Voice of the Field (VOTF) Initiatives, including guidance on Field Compliance responses and coordination with WM Compliance colleagues on responses to the Field. > Act as liaison for Client Segment Risk Conduct, Controls, and Governance Working Groups (including but not limited to Rule 3210/2070, Branch Examination Prep, and Data Governance). > Maintain and enhance existing dashboards with the goal of improving usability and actionability for RCOs and Field Service Compliance. > Serve as Field Compliance's point of coordination for quarterly FINRA/SEC reporting, focusing on narrative integrity, trend interpretation, and risk signaling. > Partner with the Compliance Conduct Risk team to align and rationalize reporting, reducing duplication and improving enterprise consistency. > Act as liaison with ORD on cross group themes, observations, and emerging issues. What you'll bring to the role:? > Minimum 6+ years relevant experience; > A strong understanding of SEC and FINRA regulations, with a particular focus on sales practice and suitability concerns involving retail products in brokerage and advisory accounts; > Knowledge of various products, including, Futures, Annuities, Structured Investments, Alternative Investments, Exchange-Traded Products, Fixed Income, Equities, Options, Unit Investment Trusts, and Mutual Funds; > Understanding of conflicts of interest and business practices typically associated with a broker-dealer (e.g. gifts, non-cash compensation, outside business activities, trading, etc.); > Ability to challenge the Business where there is a potential for regulatory or reputational risk; > The ideal candidate will be proactive, have strong verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; > Ability to analyze data and identify and escalate key trends, patterns, and root causes; > Ability to work within a team and act independently; > Excellent judgment and the ability to be discreet in all matters; > Bachelor's Degree required; > Working Knowledge of Tableau Analytics Software and Dashboard Maintenance and Creation; > Preference for FINRA SIE, Series 7, 9/10, 24, and/or 65/66 At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role. Please note that the location listed for this role is temporary. The position’s work location will transition to 1445 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202 at a future date. In-Person interviews will be required for the role. 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 into your browser. 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. 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