Business Unit Management Director

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

63d•$98,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Business Manager to support the Head of Global Supplier Services on high-impact internal and external engagement activities and strategic initiatives. You will engage across the Firm and Functional leadership, Global COO and supporting teams to drive the agenda of the Head of Global Supplier Services. In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. 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.

Requirements

4-6 years of experience in a relevant position and industry
Interest in financial institutions, organizational management, and strategy
Articulate and persuasive written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills and sharp attention to detail
Possess sound judgment and strong sense of integrity
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can work effectively across multiple functions on multiple projects simultaneously
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft suite of products particularly in PowerPoint and Excel
Effective communicator (written and verbal)
Willing collaborator that can partner with various colleagues within and outside the organization to drive change and make impact
Ambition - someone that is willing to go the extra mile to ensure success
Diligent - someone that will double check work to ensure accuracy, actively problem solve and require minimal direction

Responsibilities

Drive the development and preparation of agendas and materials for key engagements of the Head of GSS including travel, internal/external stakeholder meetings and Firmwide engagement events
Collaborate with the leadership team of GSS to keep track of execution and delivery status on strategic priorities
Engage with the Corporate Services Office of the COO to ensure financial management, people and administrative processes are executed effectively
Drive the creation of strategic executive/client presentations and necessary communications
Drive the collection and dissemination of materials and agenda for functional leadership meetings
Establish strong relationships and partner with global function heads and peer COO functions
Develop and drive governance activities including technology, risk, strategic priorities
Foster BU engagement through strategic engagements and active stakeholder management
Support branding and communication with internal constituents
Actively manage key vendor and industry relationships through QBRs, KPIs, etc.