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We are seeking a highly skilled and strategically minded Vice President to join our Wealth Management Operations Strategy team. This leader will drive complex, cross functional initiatives with a particular focus on digital assets, including tokenization, blockchain enabled operating models, digital custody, and emerging regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate has deep, hands on experience supporting digital asset products within a regulated financial institution, coupled with strong strategic, analytical, and execution oriented capabilities.

This VP will operate with a high degree of autonomy, influence senior stakeholders, and shape the operational roadmap for innovative offerings across the Wealth Management organization. In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships. This is an Advanced Specialist level position within the Client Service & Relationship Management, which is responsible for managing internal and external client relationships.

We do this by engaging in client service activities, optimizing the client experience, and managing vendor/external business partner relationships. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. At Morgan Stanley Baltimore, we support the Firm's global Technology, Operations, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance, Internal Audit and Finance divisions.

Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Baltimore community since 2003. Our talented and diverse team is one of the largest in the U.S. outside of our New York headquarters and home to industry leading cybersecurity innovation with multiple patents and awards

Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. There's ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work. Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world.

Read on... What you'll do in the role: > Strategic Leadership and Communication > Develop strategy and execution plans for digital asset related initiatives across Wealth Management, influencing senior leaders and cross functional partners. > Prepare high impact materials for Executive Directors, Managing Directors, and governance forums to drive decision making

> Establish and lead executive level communication channels to ensure alignment on program objectives, regulatory considerations, and operational readiness. Program & Project Execution > Oversee day to day delivery of complex workstreams involving digital assets, tokenization, blockchain integrations, or digital custody frameworks. > Ensure project milestones, regulatory requirements, and risk considerations are met with precision.

> Partner with Technology, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Front Office teams to operationalize new capabilities. Digital Assets Expertise > Serve as a subject matter expert on digital assets, providing guidance on operational best practices, custody models, settlement flows, and emerging regulatory expectations. > Apply hands on experience from prior roles within a regulated financial institution to shape operating models, controls, and scalability.

> Stay current with industry trends, including tokenization, blockchain infrastructure, crypto market structure, and digital asset regulatory developments (SEC, FINRA, CFTC, OCC, NYDFS). Stakeholder & Relationship Management > Act as a key point of contact for internal and external partners on digital asset strategy, implementation, and operational design. > Influence senior stakeholders by presenting clear analysis, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.

Process Improvement & Operational Design > Lead assessments of current workflows and design scalable end to end operating models for digital asset offerings. > Recommend enhancements to improve controls, efficiency, and client experience across Wealth Management Operations. Risk & Change Management > Identify potential risks (operational, regulatory, market) relating to digital asset initiatives and define appropriate mitigation plans.

> Lead change management strategies to ensure cross functional adoption during new product launches or major platform enhancements. What you'll bring to the role: > Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related quantitative field > 7-10 years of relevant experience, including direct experience supporting digital asset products or infrastructure within a regulated financial institution (e.g., crypto operations, tokenization programs, digital custody capabilities, blockchain initiatives). > Strong command of digital asset concepts, blockchain technology, market structure, custody mechanics, and relevant regulatory considerations

> Proven track record leading complex, cross functional programs with senior level exposure. > Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and execution skills; ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment. > High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

> Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex topics for senior audiences. > Strong leadership presence, collaborative mindset, and uncompromising attention to detail. 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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. For New York Based Candidates: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $172,000 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

For Maryland Based Candidates: Salary range for the position: $93,000-$140,000/ Yr. 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. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. 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.