We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Private Side Compliance Director in Legal & Compliance to provide advisory and oversight for Investment Banking and Capital Markets activities, ensuring robust compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.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 Private Side Compliance team, which is responsible for providing compliance oversight and advisory support to the Investment Banking Division (IBD) and Global Capital Markets (GCM), including policy development, regulatory engagement, and control framework governance.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:Advise on the application of compliance policies and evolving regulatory requirements impacting IBD and GCM activitiesPartner with Legal, Risk, and business stakeholders on transaction-related and strategic mattersDraft and update policies, procedures, and compliance notices in response to regulatory and business changesDevelop training materials and deliver compliance training to business stakeholdersReview new business initiatives and infrastructure changes from regulatory and Firm perspectivesPrepare and analyze supervisory metrics and reportingLead and support projects to enhance internal controls and compliance frameworksRespond to regulatory inquiries and examinations in coordination with Litigation and Regulatory Relations teamsCollaborate with regional and global Legal & Compliance teams on cross-border mattersPartner with Compliance Testing to identify risks, assess findings, and drive remediation actionsSupport engagement with regulators to maintain transparent and constructive relationshipsWhat you'll bring to the role:Degree in Law, Business, Accounting or a related disciplineExperience in compliance within financial services, or at a regulator, exchange, or law firmUnderstanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to investment banking and capital marketsKnowledge of information barriers, conflicts clearance, and Control Group functionsSound judgment and ability to identify and escalate risks appropriatelyAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior business partnersExcellent communication skills in English; additional Asian language skills (Mandarin/Cantonese) advantageousStrong analytical capability and attention to detailAbility to assess complex situations and make sound compliance decisions under pressureProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn internal systemsAt least 6–8 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this roleWHAT 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 https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ 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.For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.