Senior Business Analyst (VP)

Morgan Stanley • Arlington, VA

110d

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 Principal Business Analysis position at 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. 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. Our WM business is one of the largest in the world with more than $2 trillion in client assets, $73 billion in lending balances, and nearly 16,000 Financial Advisors in 600+ offices across the U.S. Our Financial Advisors focus on delivering timely, customized solutions and services that help clients meet their financial and life goals. Our offering includes brokerage and investment advisory services, financial and wealth planning, access to credit and lending, cash management, annuities and insurance, and retirement services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a business analyst role.
• Hands-on SQL skills and understanding of databases.
• Understanding of basics of systems design such as multi-tier platforms.
• Flexible and open-minded for alternative solutions and able to drive implementation quickly with high degree of quality.
• Strong analytical and people skills, including thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, innovative and can work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask across a number of projects.
• Proficient in MS Office applications: Excel, MS Project, Visio, Word and Powerpoint.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Experience within an Agile framework.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial services field, with emphasis on banking and deposits.
• Understand how to create user flows and UI mockups.
• Ability to read basic Java or pseudo code.

Responsibilities

• Core to our culture, work as part of a global multi-discipline team (BA, DEV, QA, and Infrastructure).
• Analyze business processes, functions and procedures across multiple business units.
• Mentor less experienced team members, lead by example and produce high quality requirements.
• Create user stories for business and functional requirements, including workflow, business rules and use cases.
• Become a subject matter expert for banking product domain, assist product owner or act as proxy when prioritizing the backlog and help define MVPs.
• Meet business unit objectives including cost estimates, date commitments and functionality.
• Act as liaison between business units, technology, management and users.
• Assist with QA/Testing to develop test plans and more detailed test cases.
• Work with the project team and business to identify and resolve issues that arise during projects or as part of day-to-day business operations.
• Actively contribute and participate in design and architecture discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile Sprint planning sessions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks.
• Support for employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees