Finance Business Management, Vice President

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our Business Management team as a Vice President supporting Enterprise Network Services to ensure funding is secured for all the projects included in new deals, plan and outline the timing of getting deals to PO release with resellers, liaise with sourcing, project owner, CoS, engineers, SDM, finance and procurement. In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services for the Firm's financial and capital resources. This is a Vice President position within our Business Management Job Family which performs business management/CAO functions including headcount management, financials, people processes, executive communications, strategic support, divisional governance, regulatory support etc. Includes regional, location and department management and oversight. 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.

Requirements

Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and acknowledge efforts of team members
Ability to articulate risk and impact to various audiences, and create plans to mitigate those risks
Escalate issues and risks to the supervisor in a timely fashion
Be able to effectively and actively ensure upward, downward peer communication of information and issues and risks
At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Responsibilities

Executive Engagement: Work with the ENS leadership team to identify creative solutions to a wide array of opportunities and challenges.
Contract Lifecycle Oversight: Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation and execution to renewal, amendment, and termination, ensuring alignment with ENS objectives and requirements.
Vendor Relationship Management: Lead ongoing governance of vendor relationships, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and compliance monitoring, and issue resolution.
Value Creation: Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation through effective vendor management and contract negotiation and governance.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with partners in Technology, Finance and Sourcing to develop and execute strategies to drive continuous improvement and deliver key ENS projects and programs.
Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables, leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment
Proactively identify emerging risks in individual and department work and contribute to strategies for mitigating them
Act as a role model and culture carrier; Embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
Manage, attract, develop and retain talent for team within Finance while creating an inclusive environment