Business Control Unit (BCU), Vice President, Fixed Income Division

About the Firm

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services Firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 747 offices in 42 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

About the Role

Position Description

The Fixed Income Division (FID) Business Control Unit (BCU) is seeking a candidate to support first line non‑financial risk management for FID, with a particular focus on activities conducted from and in support of the Japan FID business. The role covers key risk areas including operational, conduct, regulatory, technology, and client risk. As part of the First Line of Defense, the position requires close collaboration with Front Office and Infrastructure stakeholders in Japan, as well as across Asia and globally.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform first line non-financial risk management for FID businesses in Asia including rates, FX, credit, commodities, and other FID related business lines.

• Coordinating new business projects and initiatives, pre-trade approval governance, reviewing operational risk incidents, assessing client governance issues, business continuity, and coordinating regulatory projects that impact the division.

• Work with internal and external counterparts to facilitate new business and project initiatives. This includes working with FID business owners and other internal stakeholders to drive the project, overseeing complex deliverables to meet targeted timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Daily or regular tasks related to the risk management function include but are not limited to:

• Represent FID BCU in regional and global risk and control initiatives.

• Create and maintain business-related policies and procedures and ensure a standardized and consistent approach for the Division to adhere to them.

• Helping to assess and coordinate new business initiatives for the division.

• Assessing ad-hoc transaction approvals for complex trades.

• Managing operational risk incidents, general operational queries/issues, and specific programs such as the Non-Financial Risk Assessment (NFRA).

• Helping to manage regulatory changes that impact the division.

• Supporting regulatory enquiries / inspections, internal audits and compliance testing that impact the division.

Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements

Key skills and experience requirements:

• Proficient in Japanese and English both written and spoken.

• Technical FID product knowledge.

• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgment calls.

• Be able to find balance between commerciality and prudent risk management.

• Ability to interact with stakeholders of varying seniority in different groups.

• Strong project management skills.

• Self-motivated, collaborative, and focused on continuous process improvement.
   

Why Morgan Stanley?

- A career with Morgan Stanley means being part of an inclusive culture that encourages diverse perspectives, innovation, and cross-collaboration to bring value to our clients. You'll find passionate people from all walks of life working together to make the world a little better every day.
- We invest in the growth and success of our people through mentorship and development programs, as well as abundant opportunities to connect with peers and senior leaders through employee-driven networks and volunteer activities.
- Your wellness and priorities outside of work are important to us. Our competitive compensation and benefits package is designed to support the diverse needs of our employees and take care of you and your family.
- Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build and support a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. We are committed to support special needs or reasonable accommodations necessary to enable you to work comfortably and effectively.

- Discover our Japan Offerings: https://www.morganstanley.co.jp/ja/people/working-at-morgan-stanley
- Discover our Global Offerings: https://www.morganstanley.com/people/experienced-professionals

Our Commitment to Japan

Everything we do at Morgan Stanley is guided by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. Since opening a representative office in Tokyo in 1970, we have been one of the largest and most active foreign financial firms in Japan providing investment banking, sales & trading, real estate, and investment management services.

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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 opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.