Pre-id: VP , P5, Risk & Resil Mgmt Mgr

The IAM Policy Lead (VP-P5) is responsible for driving the development, governance, and lifecycle management of Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, standards, and procedures across the enterprise. This role sits within Cybersecurity / Technology Risk and serves as a key leader in shaping the firm's IAM control environment, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, industry frameworks, and internal risk objectives.The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional influence, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders to define and implement a cohesive IAM policy framework that supports secure, scalable, and compliant access management practices globally.What you will do in the rolePolicy Strategy & Governance+ Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of IAM policies, standards, and procedures, including creation, approval, maintenance, and retirement.+ Define and execute the IAM policy strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise cybersecurity and technology risk frameworks.+ Govern policy adherence across business units and technology divisions, ensuring consistency and control coverage.Policy Development & Maintenance+ Provide subject matter expertise in the development of IAM policies and technical standards..+ Ensure policies incorporate regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, FFIEC, PCI).+ Maintain a forward-looking policy framework that adapts to evolving technologies (cloud, APIs, non-human identities, etc.).Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership+ Lead discussions with senior stakeholders (e.g., CIOs, risk leaders, control owners) to prioritize policy enhancements and drive adoption.+ Act as the central point of coordination across IAM, Risk, Audit, and Engineering teams+ Influence decision-making in environments without direct reporting authority.Policy Adoption & Communications+ Drive policy rollout, education, and awareness programs across the organization.+ Partner with stakeholders to embed policy requirements into business processes and technology solutions.+ Ensure clear documentation and communication of policy expectations to global teamsProgram & Initiative Support.+ Support enterprise IAM initiatives through strategy, planning, and program governance leadership.+ Provide policy guidance for ongoing transformation efforts (e.g., entitlement management, identity lifecycle, privileged access). Required Experience+ 8+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, Cybersecurity, or Technology Risk, with a focus on policy, governance, or controls+ Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing technology policies and standards.+ Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs in large enterprise environments.What you will bring to the role+ Deep understanding of IAM domains (identity lifecycle, authentication, authorization, privileged access, entitlements governance)+ Strong knowledge of regulatory and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, FFIEC, PCI)+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present to senior leadership.+ Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, especially in matrixed organizations.+ Ability to translate technical controls into clear policy language and business requirementsEducation+ Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC) preferred.

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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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $135,000 and $195,000 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 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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