Associate - Front Office Business Analyst

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

17d • $90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Business Analysis III position at the Associate level, which is part of the job family responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying needs, and establishing requirements to enhance efficiency and productivity through a blend of business acumen and analytical skills. Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investing banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Role Profile: Mutual Fund technology team at Morgan Stanley is a dynamic and innovative department that is responsible for Mutual Fund Trading, Execution and Settlement with the fund companies. Our team is looking for a dynamic, self -motivated, highly driven and technology savvy individual to fill the role of Trading Business Analyst. This role supports the team in leading key strategic and regulatory initiatives. You will work on variety of game changing projects and help shape the future of Mutual Fund platform. What you’ll bring to the role: Develop a deep understanding of Mutual Fund trading and middle office functions that support order execution, confirmation, and settlement. Partner with Technology, Business and Operations partners to understand and elaborate requirements while driving strategic business and platform goals. Participate in technical design discussions to ensure the design meets specifications and drive cross system integrations. Document functional requirements, define system integration API details, data model requirements while supporting test plans and defining in-depth User Acceptance Criteria’s Lead and manage projects through development, testing and deployment to production by aligning respective teams, setting expectations, and addressing requirement related questions. Identify strategies and improvement opportunities while also reengineering processes for greater efficiency. Provide updates to the key stakeholders on the progress and any delays or risks. Be highly motivated, willing to learn and engage with global team. What you’ll do in the role:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in business, Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, Physics, Math or equivalent experience.
• The ability to translate business requirements to technical specifications and technical stories ensuring delivery aligns with stakeholder expectations.
• Strong communication skills, highly detail oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to get things done in a highly dynamic, often evolving business environment while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changes in priorities.
• Ability to write, update and execute SQL queries and expertise in UML use case diagrams.
• Proficiency in understanding system architecture, design, domain data models and system integration details.
• Knowledge of financial services industry and an understanding of end-to-end system development life cycles.
• A proven ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with business partners and department leads.
• Strong understanding of the Agile Software Development Lifecycle and proficiency with process diagramming and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Mutual Fund trading and middle office functions that support order execution, confirmation, and settlement.
• Partner with Technology, Business and Operations partners to understand and elaborate requirements while driving strategic business and platform goals.
• Participate in technical design discussions to ensure the design meets specifications and drive cross system integrations.
• Document functional requirements, define system integration API details, data model requirements while supporting test plans and defining in-depth User Acceptance Criteria’s
• Lead and manage projects through development, testing and deployment to production by aligning respective teams, setting expectations, and addressing requirement related questions.
• Identify strategies and improvement opportunities while also reengineering processes for greater efficiency.
• Provide updates to the key stakeholders on the progress and any delays or risks.
• Be highly motivated, willing to learn and engage with global team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees