Technical Business Analyst - Vice President

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

About The Position

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Technical Business Analyst to join our global Internal Audit Technology team. The ideal candidate should have a technical background with experience of managing complex technology projects and interfacing with multiple senior stakeholders across organizations, 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 new concepts in an ever-moving regulatory landscape. When faced with a problem, the candidate should be able to ask questions and leverage the skill set of those around him/her. 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 Business Analysis III position at VP 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, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Requirements

12+ years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst on technology projects.
Technical background with experience of managing complex technology projects.
Experience interfacing with multiple senior stakeholders across organizations.
Self-driven, dedicated individual who works well in a team and thinks and acts strategically.
Ability to respond well to change and quickly pick new concepts in an ever-moving regulatory landscape.
Ability to ask questions and leverage the skill set of those around him/her when faced with a problem.
Senior business analyst with excellent strategic outlook.
Proven track record of delivering technological solutions which optimally meet customer needs.
Ability to lead and manage discussions with technical teams.
Strong background delivering technology initiatives from initiation through implementation.
Translating business needs into functional and technical requirements.
Experience working with senior stakeholders across both technology and business teams.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and document complex technology and business requirements, identify gaps, and propose pragmatic solutions.
System design/solution mindset, with the ability to partner with architects/engineers and manage stakeholders through design decisions and trade-offs.
Proven experience in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with cross cultural teams located globally.
Willingness to take ownership and accountability to execute and deliver on goals.
Excellent time management skills, ability to efficiently prioritize and multitask, and work under pressure to meet deadlines and team objectives.
Proven ability to take ownership and challenge status-quo, improve process and drive results.
Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, including the ability to facilitate working sessions, manage dependencies, and drive outcomes across teams.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Finance products or previous experience within an Investment Bank.
Web application experience, including prior involvement in building or enhancing web applications (requirements, design collaboration, testing, and release).
Application build background and relevant domain experience; hands-on familiarity with full-stack concepts (e.g., APIs, data models, SQL, and modern front-end patterns) is a plus.
Knowledge of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) concepts, processes, and controls.
Financial services background is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive strategic, functional, and technical agenda for an integrated Internal Audit platform.
Act as a BA/PM/SM leveraging technical, analytical, and problem-solving background to help drive the team’s output to success.
Deliver technological solutions which optimally meet customer needs.
Lead and manage discussions with technical teams.
Deliver technology initiatives from initiation through implementation, translating business needs into functional and technical requirements.
Manage expectations, drive alignment, and communicate clearly at all levels with senior stakeholders across both technology and business teams.
Understand and document complex technology and business requirements, identify gaps, and propose pragmatic solutions.
Partner with architects/engineers and manage stakeholders through design decisions and trade-offs.
Manage multiple responsibilities across Scrum Master, Business Analyst, and Project Manager activities as needed.
Execute and deliver on goals with a strong commitment to high quality standards.
Efficiently prioritize and multitask, and work under pressure to meet deadlines and team objectives.
Challenge status-quo, improve process and drive results.
Facilitate working sessions, manage dependencies, and drive outcomes across teams.

Benefits

Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

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