Managing Director, Technology Solution and Risk Management - Parametric

Morgan Stanley • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

nomenclature for data and capabilities required to meet business objectives, this is critical to establish common language across business and technology capability roadmap as well as migration paths and milestones when going from current state to future state overall non-functional requirements that are key metrics required for new system to capture and track Align technology design with target operating model (business, operations) that complement evolution in systems Execution planning, dependency tracking and risk mitigation for development Ensure alignment with the parent company's technology and operational governance framework, policies, and standards. Manage established procedures for responding to production incidents, minimizing damage, and restoring normal operations. Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery (BC/DR), ensuring alignment to broader parent policy and governance, alignment to industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Develop and enforce vendor management frameworks, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, performance metrics, resilience standards corporate policies, regulatory requirements and standards. Perform root-cause analysis (RCAs) post-incident to identify trends and implement preventative measures. Work with Portfolio Managers and Traders internally to identify ways to streamline their current investment process. Participate in the leadership of the Technology & Operations team as we aim to increase employee engagement, enablement, diversity and inclusion. Work closely with Parametric's technology team to ensure that the investment team's technology initiatives are closely aligned with the firm's broader strategic technology initiatives. Ensures that software solutions remain integrated, efficient, and appropriate for a highly regulated industry. Ensure all areas of direct responsibility operate consistently within the context of the corporate mission and strategic plan. Ensure Parametric technology teams are operating within policy Ensure Parametric has a robust and risk controlled operating environment as it applies to continuity of operations Ensure Parametric provides 24X7 support for Parametric's technical environment including all custom built and third party tools in use 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. 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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
• 15+ years of experience, preferably within the asset management industry, with a strong understanding of Fixed Income, Derivative, and Equity assets, along with a deep understanding of related risk and analytics.
• 10+ years engaging with compliance, controls and or regulatory bodies to manage the risk broadly for a technology organization
• 10+ years of experience working closely with technology teams to deliver, scalable enterprise solutions for the Asset Management Industry.
• 10+ years of experience engaging with senior leadership internally as well as at external clients to understand client needs, define solutions and manage ongoing strategic relationships.
• Experience supervising and guiding teams in technology product management and/or business analysis to define technology solutions.
• Proven track record of becoming a subject matter expert in areas related to current assignments.
• Vision and strategy
• Influencing and consensus building
• Communication
• Total quality commitment
• Ownership and accountability
• Project management
• Successful track record of development and implementation of an innovative strategic vision and plans, and competence in building strategies to deliver technology to meet business goals and objectives.
• Ability to transform strategy into plans and delivery.
• A creative, self-confident self-motivator with a "can do" orientation, along with the ability to function both independently and as a member of a team.
• Can work well in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Passionate, forward thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to collaborate and partner as a business professional.
• The ability to facilitate, gain compromise and/or consensus within diverse teams.
• Assertiveness balanced with a sensitivity toward and concern for people.
• The ability to create strong work ethics and committed teams, foster open dialogue, and promote individual and team success.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills in customer and internal environment.

Responsibilities

• nomenclature for data and capabilities required to meet business objectives, this is critical to establish common language across business and technology capability roadmap as well as migration paths and milestones when going from current state to future state overall non-functional requirements that are key metrics required for new system to capture and track
• Align technology design with target operating model (business, operations) that complement evolution in systems
• Execution planning, dependency tracking and risk mitigation for development
• Ensure alignment with the parent company's technology and operational governance framework, policies, and standards.
• Manage established procedures for responding to production incidents, minimizing damage, and restoring normal operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery (BC/DR), ensuring alignment to broader parent policy and governance, alignment to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and enforce vendor management frameworks, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, performance metrics, resilience standards corporate policies, regulatory requirements and standards.
• Perform root-cause analysis (RCAs) post-incident to identify trends and implement preventative measures.
• Work with Portfolio Managers and Traders internally to identify ways to streamline their current investment process.
• Participate in the leadership of the Technology & Operations team as we aim to increase employee engagement, enablement, diversity and inclusion.
• Work closely with Parametric's technology team to ensure that the investment team's technology initiatives are closely aligned with the firm's broader strategic technology initiatives.
• Ensures that software solutions remain integrated, efficient, and appropriate for a highly regulated industry.
• Ensure all areas of direct responsibility operate consistently within the context of the corporate mission and strategic plan.
• Ensure Parametric technology teams are operating within policy
• Ensure Parametric has a robust and risk controlled operating environment as it applies to continuity of operations
• Ensure Parametric provides 24X7 support for Parametric's technical environment including all custom built and third party tools in use

Benefits

• The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.
• The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component.
• Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.
• Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools.
• We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
• It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director