Digital Assets Strategy Director, Wealth Management Operations

We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Director to join our Wealth Management Operations Strategy team. In this position, you will play a key role in driving and executing strategic initiatives across the Wealth Management division. You will work alongside senior team members to advance high-priority projects, including emerging areas such as digital assets and tokenization. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of excellence, embrace significant responsibilities and stay current with industry innovations tailored for wealth management clients.

In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls, and develop client relationships. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation and Communication

• Prepare high-impact presentation materials for senior leaders based on known or information provided

• Create and maintain regular communication channels with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and gather feedback.

Project Coordination and Execution

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies for digital asset integration within Wealth Management, including exploration of tokenization opportunities and their operational impact

• Partner with technology and product teams to define requirements and drive the successful rollout of digital asset-related initiatives.

• Oversee the lifecycle of projects focused on digital asset platforms, ensuring robust organizational frameworks and compliance measures are in place

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders on project matters, demonstrating professionalism, expertise, and a deep understanding of both traditional and digital asset operations.

Process Improvement and Analysis

• Analyze and optimize operational processes for the secure and efficient management of digital assets, identifying opportunities for automation and scalability

• Develop frameworks and best practices for the organization, custody, and reporting of digital assets within the Wealth Management division

• Design and implement standardized processes and governance models for the management of both traditional and digital assets, ensuring data integrity and auditability

• Research and evaluate emerging trends and technologies in digital assets and wealth management operations, identifying opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.

Risk Management

• Proactively identify, assess, and prioritize potential risks across all project phases, encompassing technical, financial, operational, and external factors.

Change Management

• Facilitate and support the planning and execution of comprehensive change management strategies to ensure seamless transitions and successful adoption of project rollouts.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.

• A minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in a field such as investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or a related financial services role.

• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills are essential.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Familiarity with Digital Asset Concepts

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.

• A strong work ethic, sharp attention to detail, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

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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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $82,000- $133,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

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).