ED, Govt Relations : Job Level - Executive Director

o Assist in developing a comprehensive government affairs vision and integrated advocacy strategy, and then executing to deliver results, driving positive change for the firm;
o Serving as a trusted advisor to the Head of Government Relations; providing critical analysis of the reputational and commercial implications and opportunities associated with policy decisions and other policy developments;
o Helping develop and execute legislative, executive branch, and regulatory advocacy efforts for the firm's key policy positions to relevant bodies including members of Congress and their staffs and federal government agencies;
o Educating members of Congress, Capitol Hill staff, and regulators who oversee Morgan Stanley's lines of business;
o Keeping the firm informed to the external political environment with insights on legislative and regulatory developments, intelligence on policymaking and political activity, and guidance on how to drive positive change;
o Working with the communications team to develop proactive messaging to inform coverage regarding issues that matter to policymakers; and
o Promoting and protecting Morgan Stanley's operations in the U.S. by working with the firm's leadership team to advocate on public policy initiatives across the broad spectrum of issues that are relevant to the company. o The candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience in public and private sector policy;
o Graduate degree - e.g. MBA, JD, Masters in Government, Public Policy, or related field
o Significant experience in government affairs with strong background in communications and/or work with outside conservative political organizations to serve as senior lobbyist for Government Relations team;
o Capitol Hill and/or Executive Branch experience strongly preferred;
o Communications background - e.g. press secretary or speechwriter - and ability to build and execute strategic policy communications campaigns;
o Exemplary public policy acumen coupled with the ability to think strategically and devise practical and solutions-oriented strategies and advocacy plans;
o Ability to be proactive in identifying areas of risk and opportunities relative to the public policy environment. A public policy thought leader with broad credibility on a bipartisan basis. Financial services expertise;
o Strategic relationships, based on mutual respect, in the public policy community. Demonstrated ability to educate, build coalitions, and partner with legislators, government officials, regulators, political leaders, as well as industry and community groups;
o Policy leadership experience working in the financial services industry, including in-depth knowledge of financial services issues at the federal and state levels.
o Deep understanding of regulatory policy and process relevant to the financial services industry and the capital markets 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 $165,000 and $275,000 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 in