Director - ISG Product Transformation Operations

Morgan Stanley • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Director in the Institutional Securities Group Product Operations (ISGPO) Transformation team. ISGPO partners closely with Sales & Trading and our Clients to process daily activities, develop and implement new products and services, as well as drive efficiency and reduce risk in our processes. ISGPO is comprised of 5 departments: Client Operations, Trading Operations, Financing & Collateral Operations, Trade & Transaction Reporting Operations (TTRO) and Transformation/Change the Bank (CTB). The ISGPO Transformation team is a project management and business analysis team responsible for driving and delivering change for ISG Product Operations. The team is responsible for providing process re-engineering leadership to drive improved quality and enhanced efficiency. The team partners with Operations line leadership and Technology to shape product, service and functional strategies and deliver related application solutions. The team also supports key business enablement initiatives as well as client and industry driven product development. Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 747 offices in 42 countries. 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 an Advanced Specialist position at Director 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. Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on… What you'll do in the role: Responsible for the definition and realization of business cases including cost and risk reduction opportunities and conceive innovative strategic solutions through software delivery, Automation, re-engineering opportunities or other business transformation activity, through connection with external bodies and industry forums as appropriate. Manage multi-phase, multi-year programs and drive the execution of the CTB Specialist activities. Manage Silo and Cross-Silo projects and report progress, risks and issues; ensure benefits are tracked and realized; and manage and maintain vendor relationships in order to deliver on projects. Design and deliver Operating Model concepts; form and maintain effective relationships with Business Unit and Technology counterparts and stakeholders; and understand the detail of Industry and Regulatory change driving projects. Carry out Business Process Modelling & Analysis through utilizing Analytical & Problem Solving Skills and define and articulate Business Requirements. Deliver on Business Process Transformation initiatives and Software Delivery projects; identify project risks and barriers; support Business Migration through process change or software delivery; and track and realize business benefits. What you'll bring to the role: Anticipate problems/obstacles and understand the ramifications to business. - - You offer workable commercial solutions. Skillfully identify problems, build solutions and apply lessons. In challenging situations you can make timely, sound and commercially focused decisions balancing risk, opportunity and cost. Possess the confidence to make tough decisions without 100% certainty - form own independent assessment and fairly consider other's opinions. The ability to challenge assumptions and actively look for ways to enhance and develop processes and procedures, creating a dynamic risk management culture. Skilled at mobilizing cross functional teams to resolve issues using both tactical and strategic solutions. You actively leverage networks and use initiative to expand own and others understanding of front to back business process and technology. Consistently exceed expectations and respond positively to changing circumstances. Take the lead to ensure actions and discussion moves forward. Understanding when to be a leader and when to be a participant depending on what is needed to achieve the team's goals and objectives. Challenge the conventional view constructively and respectfully; present ideas persuasively to influence others. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Requirements

• Anticipate problems/obstacles and understand the ramifications to business.
• You offer workable commercial solutions.
• Skillfully identify problems, build solutions and apply lessons.
• In challenging situations you can make timely, sound and commercially focused decisions balancing risk, opportunity and cost.
• Possess the confidence to make tough decisions without 100% certainty - form own independent assessment and fairly consider other's opinions.
• The ability to challenge assumptions and actively look for ways to enhance and develop processes and procedures, creating a dynamic risk management culture.
• Skilled at mobilizing cross functional teams to resolve issues using both tactical and strategic solutions.
• You actively leverage networks and use initiative to expand own and others understanding of front to back business process and technology.
• Consistently exceed expectations and respond positively to changing circumstances.
• Take the lead to ensure actions and discussion moves forward.
• Understanding when to be a leader and when to be a participant depending on what is needed to achieve the team's goals and objectives.
• Challenge the conventional view constructively and respectfully; present ideas persuasively to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the definition and realization of business cases including cost and risk reduction opportunities and conceive innovative strategic solutions through software delivery, Automation, re-engineering opportunities or other business transformation activity, through connection with external bodies and industry forums as appropriate.
• Manage multi-phase, multi-year programs and drive the execution of the CTB Specialist activities.
• Manage Silo and Cross-Silo projects and report progress, risks and issues; ensure benefits are tracked and realized; and manage and maintain vendor relationships in order to deliver on projects.
• Design and deliver Operating Model concepts; form and maintain effective relationships with Business Unit and Technology counterparts and stakeholders; and understand the detail of Industry and Regulatory change driving projects.
• Carry out Business Process Modelling & Analysis through utilizing Analytical & Problem Solving Skills and define and articulate Business Requirements.
• Deliver on Business Process Transformation initiatives and Software Delivery projects; identify project risks and barriers; support Business Migration through process change or software delivery; and track and realize business benefits.

Benefits

• Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including 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 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.
• Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed