Generative AI and Innovation Team Director (AVP)- Wealth Management Operations

Morgan Stanley•Columbus, OH

56d•$88,000 - $129,000

About The Position

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Generative AI and Innovation Team in Wealth Management Operations to provide support across our Wealth Management Operations organization to centralized support for enhancement initiatives and process improvements. The position will liaison with various organizations and governing committees within Morgan Stanley to execute key programs in operations. 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 level within Client Service & Relationship Management, which is responsible for managing internal and external client relationships. We do this by engaging in client service activities, optimizing the client experience, and managing vendor/external business partner relationships. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. 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: The Professional Development GenAI Project Manager is a part of Wealth Management Operations and is responsible for project management across multiple GenAI concentrations. This includes managing opportunity identification, feasibility analysis and end to end project lifecycle through production deployment, including but not limited to: Leading key initiatives related to increasing efficiencies and reducing operational risks. Creating project plans that align to the enhancement vision, scope, and timelines. Reviewing and understanding the program level strategy to ensure enhancements / requirements align with the overall vision. Gathering requirements, prioritization, and known benefits from key stakeholders while becoming thoroughly educated in the process supported. Running test plans, test execution, and communication risk or concerns to key stakeholder. Anticipating risks that could impact the project and take action to avoid them. Completing full life cycle analysis to determine change impacts, risks, and required controls to support each implementation. Effectively communicating changes to the production support teams and aligning with training support teams. Exhibit an ability to balance multiple, changing priorities in a dynamic and fast-moving work environment. Communicate with all people who have a vested interest in the project, including internal team members and external partners. Conduct root cause analysis to identify project issues and implement solutions. Facilitate meetings with project teams and stakeholders to drive progress. Utilize tools such as Jira for project tracking and reporting. Develop and implement business process models to optimize project workflows. Implement change management strategies to ensure successful project adoption.

Requirements

Ability to lead by example, work with drive and determination, and put forward challenging views to senior levels
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area and operational/compliance policies and procedures of their team
Ability to operate independently across the majority of day-to-day responsibilities
Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values and acting as a role model
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Strong time management skills and ability to set own schedule without falling behind on tasks.
Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills and ability to multitask projects in a fast-paced & changing environment both independently & collaboratively.
Ability to take initiative and thrive in a collaborative, team environment.
Ability to handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion.
Ability work in a matrixed organization; leveraging resources across the organization to complete deliverables.
At least 4 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Responsibilities

Leading key initiatives related to increasing efficiencies and reducing operational risks.
Creating project plans that align to the enhancement vision, scope, and timelines.
Reviewing and understanding the program level strategy to ensure enhancements / requirements align with the overall vision.
Gathering requirements, prioritization, and known benefits from key stakeholders while becoming thoroughly educated in the process supported.
Running test plans, test execution, and communication risk or concerns to key stakeholder.
Anticipating risks that could impact the project and take action to avoid them.
Completing full life cycle analysis to determine change impacts, risks, and required controls to support each implementation.
Effectively communicating changes to the production support teams and aligning with training support teams.
Exhibit an ability to balance multiple, changing priorities in a dynamic and fast-moving work environment.
Communicate with all people who have a vested interest in the project, including internal team members and external partners.
Conduct root cause analysis to identify project issues and implement solutions.
Facilitate meetings with project teams and stakeholders to drive progress.
Utilize tools such as Jira for project tracking and reporting.
Develop and implement business process models to optimize project workflows.
Implement change management strategies to ensure successful project adoption.