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Asia Wealth Management, Process Improvement lead, Vice President, Hong Kong

AT Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley

Asia Wealth Management, Process Improvement lead, Vice President, Hong Kong

Hong Kong

About The Department

Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management provides highly customized financial advice, investment solutions and brokerage services to individuals, families and foundations. As Morgan Stanley's premier service for individuals and families with significant means, we specialize in providing our clients with custom-tailored financial solutions and a level of sophistication and access to expertise and investments typically reserved for large corporations, financial institutions and governments.

Within Private Wealth Management the Account Management Team (AMT) has four distinct functions: AMT AML Risk, Client Account Opening, Client Account Maintenance and Projects.

About the Role

This role will support the Head of AMT and the AMT Management Team Leads in HK, Singapore and Australia with implementing process efficiencies to improve the rate of new account onboarding and post onboarding activities. This will include a front to back review of the account onboarding process and post onboarding process; providing solutions to streamline both processes and implement initiatives to improve the volume of new accounts onboarded to PWM.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have Big 4 or Consulting experience within the financial services industry. Private Banking or client lifecycle management experience at another top-tier Bank is also an advantage.
  • Establish project scope and define business needs with stakeholders.
  • Lead front to back process review of new account opening and post onboarding for PWM clients, including mapping project timeline and path to execution.
  • Identify new account opening and post onboarding process improvements, synergies and enhancements and present recommendations
  • Manage and undertake end-to-end project tasks including requirement analysis/documentation to implementation support
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in PWM Asia and PWM Australia on new account onboarding and post onboarding enhancements and implementation status
  • Develop KPIs to measure current state and impact of enhancements on improving new account onboarding and post onboarding process
  • Evaluate project performance post implementation and resolve any issues with stakeholders
  • Maintain project plans and governance, including tracking and deliverables monitoring.

Requirements
  • Strong project management, analytical and organizational skills.
  • Experience conducting client lifecycle management process reviews
  • Confident interacting with senior stakeholders, including experienced process owners and subject matter experts
  • Experience in Agile development practice, Lean Methodology, Design Thinking or User Centered Design is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • High attention to detail and a solution focused mindset. Experimental and flexible.
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
  • Knowledge of KYC documentation, private wealth management, industry regulations and best practices highly desirable.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent education or experience.
  • 10+ years plus relevant working experience in the financial services industry.
  • Ideally with previous experiences in KYC within a top-tier bank.
  • Fluent in English.

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Client-provided location(s): Hong Kong
Job ID: Morgan-549783081483
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)