Business Analyst-Stock Plan Project Team , Director

Morgan Stanley•Jersey City, NJ

27d

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director in Wealth Management Operations to drive platform strategy and support multiple projects and initiatives within the MS at Work (MSAW) Change the Bank 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 a Team Specialist position at Director P3 level within Change, Analytics & Strategy, which is responsible for developing operating and technology strategies, managing and executing transformation initiatives, leading Agile fleet activities, driving innovation, developing analytics solutions and delivering business outcomes Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. What you'll do in the role: - Serve as a subject matter expert with front-to-back knowledge, working with Team Manager to perform data analysis, process improvement, identify & remediate risks, propose and implement improvements/changes - Participate in the design and development of UAT strategies, test plans, and test cases in collaboration with business users to validate that systems meet business requirements - Coordinate work, train and develop other team members where required, including documentation and tracking of change control milestones and tasks for multiple projects - Build and manage relationships with business unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and points of contact with internal and external organizations - Leverage automation and internal Artificial Intelligence tools to efficiently execute on day to day activities as part of the role as well as for solutions to implement for stakeholders you support - Translate strategy into actionable plans with defined ownership and roles/responsibilities and ensure delivery of activities - Develop, implement and present metrics to senior management - Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Ability to lead by example, work with drive and determination, and put forward challenging views to senior levels
Ability to operate independently across the majority of day-to-day responsibilities
Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives, risks on the operational budget
Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise
Self-motivated and able to work in a strong team and high activity environment
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, manage expectations and complete deliverables in a timely manner with exceptional attention to detail
Experience with Automation and AI tools (ie. Alteryx, UIPath, Microsoft CoPilot)
Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you
At least 3 years' of project experience within the industry, preferably in Wealth Management

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert with front-to-back knowledge, working with Team Manager to perform data analysis, process improvement, identify & remediate risks, propose and implement improvements/changes
Participate in the design and development of UAT strategies, test plans, and test cases in collaboration with business users to validate that systems meet business requirements
Coordinate work, train and develop other team members where required, including documentation and tracking of change control milestones and tasks for multiple projects
Build and manage relationships with business unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and points of contact with internal and external organizations
Leverage automation and internal Artificial Intelligence tools to efficiently execute on day to day activities as part of the role as well as for solutions to implement for stakeholders you support
Translate strategy into actionable plans with defined ownership and roles/responsibilities and ensure delivery of activities
Develop, implement and present metrics to senior management
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

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 X Vacation Days annually)
10 Paid Holidays
401(k)
Short/Long Term Disability