Associate - GLS Transformation Operations at Morgan Stanley

Baltimore, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

83000.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Financial Services, Derivatives, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Agile Methodology, Client Relationship Management, Technology Collaboration, Operational Risk, Change Management, Trade Lifecycle, Business Capabilities, Efficiency Gains, Scalability, Controls

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. 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. One of the largest divisions in the Firm, Operations is the first line of defense for Morgan Stanley's financial and reputational well-being and essential in delivering value. Operations is responsible for correctly settling and recording millions of transactions per day, identifying and mitigating operational risk, developing strong client relationships and partnering with technology to realize the full potential of IT and Automation. Operations has a premier team of creative and dedicated professionals, with a unique vantage point interacting with all parts of the business. Trading Operations Change the Bank (CTB) within ISGPO is a global team that acts as a center of change and project management excellence for Trading Operations. We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in Trading Ops CTB to plan and execute Middle Office projects with significant risk and / or strategy implications in partnership with business units and technology across all of Morgan Stanley's cash and derivatives asset classes. What you'll do in the role: Product Ownership of small-scale initiatives in agile construct Project Management leading small and medium sized projects across the Global Loans Operations Executing the Middle Office technology roadmap in close collaboration with our technology partners Execute processes/functions and/or support process management and project efforts, leveraging knowledge of the systems, markets and instruments that influence the team Recognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and contribute to process improvements Build relationships within team and internal stakeholders, sharing knowledge to contribute to team output What you'll do in the role: The role will be able to fully bring to bear strong financial services expertise and strong Project Execution skills The role will be able to fully bring to bear strong Derivatives subject matter expertise and strong Project Execution skills, and deep People and Stakeholder management acumen: Ideal candidate will have prior Run the Bank or Change experience - Deep understanding of front-to-back processes and platforms around trade lifecycle Ability to continuously execute small and medium sized change projects and realize value for the business and for Trading Operations. Projects include but are not limited to - new and enhanced business capabilities, efficiency and scalability gains for the Middle Office and beyond, and enhanced operational risk management and controls Strong delivery record in line or change space Experience in managing projects with remote stakeholders and users Ability to hold delivery partners in Operations and Technology accountable Ability to partner effectively with stakeholders in the Business, Operations, Technology, and relevant enterprise functions, to execute the Trading Ops Change agenda At least 2 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. 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. Salary range for the position: $51,000 - $83,000 Yr. 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. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. 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. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Responsibilities

The Associate will manage small to medium-sized projects within Trading Operations, focusing on executing the Middle Office technology roadmap and improving operational processes. The role involves building relationships with stakeholders and recognizing risks to enhance process efficiency.