Morgan Stanley

Third Party Risk Management, Director, Third Party Risk Management

Posted On

July 23, 2025

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Experience Level

Freshers/Experienced

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Aug. 13, 2025

Job Description

We’re seeking someone to join our team at a Director (P3) to be responsible for supporting the ongoing development, implementation, and management of the Firms third party risk management program.

In the Corporate & Enterprise Services division, we provide solutions that enable Morgan Stanley’s workforce, across our global workplace locations, to effectively and efficiently work in the service of our clients. This is a Director position within Third Party Risk Management, which specializes in identifying, analyzing, and managing risks presented to a company as a result of working with external parties / vendors.

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:

Site Oversight & Coordination:

Manage the establishment, modification and decommissioning of ODC sites across assigned locations
Serve as the primary point of contact for site-level issues, escalations, incident management, and ODC governance
Support internal business units, vendors and Third Party Program Management (TPPM) teams in ensuring appropriate infrastructure coverage
Partner with vendor and MS IT teams to track and manage infrastructure assets through ODC lifecycle
Manage all aspects capacity planning including seat utilization, scalability and future space forecasting
Partner with Technology to ensure ODC steady state and future readiness
Liaison between Technology and vendors to ensure issue resolution and decisions
Chair periodic vendor or project meetings involving internal teams and third-party partners
Oversee ODC infrastructure health including physical security, power, connectivity, and seating
Technology Design Awareness:
Understand network topology, server connectivity, and data flow dependencies within ODC environments
Identify gaps or risks in infrastructure or network design and work with relevant teams to resolve them proactively
Onsite assessments:
Plan and conduct onside ODC assessments, aligned with the Firm's risk and control standards
Identify deficiencies, track remediation progress, and report results to senior stakeholders
Third Party Risk and Compliance:
Ensure ODCs adhere to Firm mandated control frameworks and regulatory/compliance requirements
Coordinate with third party vendors and internal control teams (e.g., Legal, Risk, BCM, Infosec) to close gaps Metrics, Reporting and Automation:
Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management
Maintain ODC health indicators, audit dashboards, and inspection trackers using Excel and PowerPoint
Understanding of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) to enhance reporting and analytics
Represent the region in global ODC forums and participate in process improvement initiatives.
Business Continuity:
Monitor ODC site readiness for business continuity and disaster recover
Track and report real-time impact of external events (e.g., elections, strikes) on ODC delivery

What you'll bring to the role:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, Operations, or related field
7+ years of experience in managing IT/infrastructure operations, vendor oversight, or risk management
Strong understanding of third-party governance. Offsite delivery models, and site level operations
Hands-on experience in performing audits or risk assessments, familiarity with risk frameworks is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for reporting, tracking and executive communication
Working knowledge or exposure to PowerBI or Tableau is an added advantage
Excellent coordination, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
Willingness to travel to multiple ODC locations as needed

Preferred Certifications:

CISA, CISM or any risk/compliance related certification
ITIL or equivalent service management certification

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.

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 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.

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