About this opportunity
Morgan Stanley lists this VP, Cyber, Technology and Information Security Risk - Digital Assets opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President to join the Cyber, Technology and Information Security (CTIS) Risk Coverage team, focused on digital assets. This role provides independent oversight of risks across the Firm's digital asset ecosystem, including crypto trading platforms, custody solutions, and distributed ledger infrastructure. It covers key risk areas such as private key management, wallet security, smart contract risk, blockchain integrity, third‑party dependencies, and transaction monitoring. The candidate will assess control effectiveness, challenge risk decisions, and influence remediation strategies across business and technology stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Drive independent reviews of digital asset risk exposures across custody, trading, blockchain infrastructure, tokenized assets and supporting platforms
Provide subject matter expertise and independent oversight of key digital asset risk areas, including private key and wallet security, smart contract vulnerabilities, blockchain infrastructure resilience, third‑party dependencies, and transaction monitoring risks
Identify and escalate material control gaps impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability to senior management / governance forums
Improve risk visibility through enhanced metrics, reporting, and scenario analysis
Influence business and technology leaders on remediation priorities and risk acceptance decisions
Participate in preparation for regular regulatory meetings and responses to regulatory queries
Build and maintain strong positive relationships with the existing cyber and information security risk community specifically within the digital asset ecosystem teams, becoming a trusted advisor
Build and maintain strong engagement with 2nd line colleagues who cover Business Units and Infrastructure Groups, assessing impact of cybersecurity risks on business and support processes to drive an integrated risk management response
Report on evolving and emerging technology, security risk issues as well as internal and external incidents related to the digital asset ecosystem
Support NFR management and technology and business stakeholders in the delivery of the Firm's regulatory obligations relating to CTIS risk management of digital assets and distributed ledger technologies
Coach and train resources within the NFR CTIS team
Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science or Cyber / Information Security (preferable but not essential)
5+ years' worth of technology and/or security risk related work experience, preferably in the financial services industry working with digital assets
Strong understanding of blockchain and other Web3 activities including crypto trading, wallet infrastructure, asset tokenization, custody, and digital identity, as well as associated rules and regulations
Experience assessing or managing risks related to digital assets, including private key and wallet security, smart contract vulnerabilities, blockchain infrastructure, third‑party dependencies, and transaction monitoring
Experience in Technology/Security Risk Management and/or Technology/Security Audit including digital assets and/or distributed ledger technologies is a plus
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISM, CISA, CISSP) are a plus
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to tailor communication to technical and non‑technical audiences
Strong interpersonal skills for working in a team‑oriented environment
Strong leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills
Strong organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills
Benefits
Salary range for the position: $95,000 and $170,000 per year. 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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