Lead Business Analyst

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

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 Lead Business Analysis position at the Vice President 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 an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. The Assurance & Legal Technology Department is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to join our team. The primary responsibility of this individual is to drive strategic, functional, and technical agenda for an integrated platform and act as a BA/PM/SM leveraging technical, analytical, and problem-solving background to help drive the team's output to success. The ideal candidate should have a technical background with experience of managing complex technology projects and interfacing with multiple senior stakeholders across organization, be a self-driven, dedicated individual who works well in a team and thinks and acts strategically. In addition, the candidate should respond well to change and quickly pick up new concepts in an ever-moving regulatory landscape. This role offers the opportunity to expand your technical expertise through challenging projects and exposure to emerging technologies, while collaborating with subject matter experts across a wide range of domains and best practices at Morgan Stanley. You will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the financial services industry through close partnership with business stakeholders, as well as participation in industry activities and events. You will work in an open and collaborative environment where everyone's ideas are valued, and meaningful contributions are encouraged. Success in this role requires taking ownership and accountability for delivering results, while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and excellence.

Requirements

Strong strategic mindset and a proven track record of delivering technology solutions that effectively meet customer needs.
12+ years of experience in a technical role, with hands-on expertise and a demonstrated history of successful delivery.
6+ years of experience managing global, cross-functional teams independently and with minimal oversight.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience designing and implementing complex, multi-tenant technology solutions based on leading market products, preferably within Compliance domains.
Proven ability to leverage industry knowledge to understand client needs, design competitive solutions, and successfully partner with multiple clients sharing the same technology platform.
Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly identify, document, and resolve complex issues while effectively communicating potential solutions.
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across globally distributed and cross-cultural teams.
Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and perform effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and business objectives.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership, challenge the status quo, drive process improvements, and deliver results.
Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret large volumes of information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Highly motivated, flexible, proactive, and adaptable to change.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of financial products or prior experience within an investment banking environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive strategic, functional, and technical agenda for an integrated platform.
Act as a BA/PM/SM leveraging technical, analytical, and problem-solving background to help drive the team's output to success.
Manage complex technology projects and interface with multiple senior stakeholders across the organization.
Respond well to change and quickly pick up new concepts in an ever-moving regulatory landscape.
Expand technical expertise through challenging projects and exposure to emerging technologies.
Collaborate with subject matter experts across a wide range of domains and best practices.
Deepen knowledge of the financial services industry through close partnership with business stakeholders.
Participate in industry activities and events.
Take ownership and accountability for delivering results.
Maintain a strong commitment to quality and excellence.
Leverage industry knowledge to understand client needs, design competitive solutions, and successfully partner with multiple clients sharing the same technology platform.
Quickly identify, document, and resolve complex issues while effectively communicating potential solutions.
Prioritize, multitask, and perform effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and business objectives.
Challenge the status quo, drive process improvements, and deliver results.
Build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.
Hire, develop, and advance individuals based on their skills and talents.