Morgan Stanley · 6 days ago
Crypto Trade Support & Service | Executive Director
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expMorgan Stanley is a global financial services firm that is seeking an Executive Director for their Crypto Trade Support & Service function. This role involves leading global teams, shaping the digital asset operating model, and ensuring operational excellence and risk control in crypto workflows.
LendingFinanceAsset ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Set the vision for crypto operations, aligning with WM business objectives and global regulatory standards
Drive transformation initiatives for digital asset servicing, including referral, sub-custody, and full custody models
Serve as the firm's crypto operations authority, advising on custody frameworks, wallet security, reconciliation, and corporate actions for tokenized assets
Lead working sessions on process taxonomy, settlement timing, and key management best practices
Own operational risk frameworks (RCSA), audit readiness, and escalation protocols
Champion a culture of accountability and control; enforce consistent standards across global teams
Act as senior liaison with Zero Hash and other ecosystem partners; negotiate SLAs and oversee performance
Influence senior stakeholders across Risk, Technology, Finance, and Business Units to ensure seamless integration
Design and maintain a 24/7 operating model with distributed staffing across regions
Ensure readiness for Business Continuity Practice events and lead global recovery planning
Build and mentor a high-performing leadership bench; create succession plans and foster career growth
Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives within WM Operations
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10+ years in financial operations leadership, with extensive experience in digital asset products and workflows
Proven track record in designing and managing crypto custody models, wallet/key management, and reconciliation frameworks
Strong strategic and commercial acumen; ability to lead transformation in complex, high-risk environments
Expertise in operational risk, governance, and regulatory compliance for digital assets
Preferred
Familiarity with blockchain protocols, tokenized asset servicing, and corporate actions (forks, airdrops)
Experience managing global teams and vendor partnerships in a 24/7 operating model
Series 99 or equivalent supervisory license; Series 7 a plus for covered functions
Benefits
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 25 Vacation Days annually)
10 Paid Holidays
401(k)
Short/Long Term Disability
Company
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
James Gorman
Chairman and CEO
Ted Pick
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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