Cyber incident management - VP : Job Level - Vice President

About the role

This is a Cyber incident management position at New York, NY or Alpharetta, GA location within Risk, Regulatory & Resilience, which performs various independent functions to ensure adequate controls are in place.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key partners to manage firm-wide responses to threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents that create cyber, information security, or fraud risk.
• Help build readiness across Fusion and its partners to enable timely, effective cyber response.
• Lead and orchestrate the Firm's response to high-severity cyber, fraud, information security, and third-party incidents from detection through recovery, driving risk-based decision-making and coordinating executive-level response activities, including incident calls and internal and external communications.
• Shape the Firm's risk posture during high-severity incidents by driving timely, executive-level decision-making and ensuring response strategies are informed by current threat intelligence and industry best practices.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement through structured post-incident reviews, translating operational learnings into enterprise-wide readiness enhancements - including updated playbooks, Standard Operating Procedures, and scenario-based exercises and tabletop drills with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of the Firm's cyber response strategy, bringing forward-looking perspectives on emerging threats, industry trends, and evolving best practices.
• Own and evolve Fusion's global follow-the-sun operating model, partnering with Fusion, Cyber, Technology, and Business leadership to enhance 24/7 response effectiveness and ensure the model reflects the current threat landscape.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience with ability to synthesize complex threat intelligence and operational experience into forward-looking strategies and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Experience contributing to or leading industry-level forums, working groups, or publications in the cybersecurity or operational resilience space.

Experience operating within a globally distributed, follow-the-sun, 24/7 response environment.

Strong track record of designing and facilitating cyber incident simulations, tabletop exercises, and readiness programs.

Track record of managing both technical and non-technical workstreams in high-pressure environments.

Deep understanding of information security, fraud, and third-party/supply chain threats and their potential business, regulatory, and reputational impact.

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape organizational strategy in a complex, matrixed environment.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, business-level risk narratives for senior executives and boards.

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SANS Institute credentials (preferred).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Finance, or related field.

Skills

Deep cybersecurity expertise.

Executive-level communication skills.

Operational discipline.

Sound judgment.

Benefits

Base pay range: $120,000 - $210,000 per year.

Includes commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Pay

Base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package.

Schedule

Morgan Stanley offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of our employees.

Company Information

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices.