Company Profile:
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.
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Department Profile:
The Firm Resilience Function owns the identification and resilience for the Firm's key business services and coordinates operational resilience efforts across the Firm. Firm Resilience works with Legal and Compliance to interpret regulatory guidance on operational resilience and is responsible for advising Business Units on standards and implementation. The function also works with Regulatory Relations and the Business Units to review and respond to regulatory requests and prepare for regulatory exams touching on operational resilience.
As a member of our team, you will be in a unique position to interact with people and teams globally across different businesses and functions, working on topics that have a direct impact on the operational stability of the Firm.
Core Responsibilities:
This position will be the local lead for Resilience Planning in India with responsibility over a team of four required to provide subject matter expertise to both enhance and expand existing programs around Business Continuity Planning and Operational Resilience. The candidate will have to ensure that policies, procedures and the testing requirements are followed. Responsible to deliver Firm Resilience's programs so that Business Units will be able to recover, perform critical business processes, and limit the impact of the incident to the Firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of these enhancements by working closely with stakeholders from across the global organization, India stakeholders and the overall Firm Resilience team.
Required:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree
- Financial Services sector experience
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Excellent English fluency (verbal & written) is required
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) with the ability to articulate program enhancements to key stakeholders
- Strong relationship building and influencing skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and calm under pressure
- PC skills: Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Solid BCP/ Resilience SME or a Risk Management background with an understanding of the Business Continuity framework
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work successfully across multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines while producing quality results and deliverables
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess risks and issues through critical thinking while developing possible solutions
- Quick learner with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving regulatory and business requirements.
- Experience managing projects across multiple stakeholder groups with ability to maintain a focus on delivering tangible results
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work and collaborate with team members, stakeholders and partners across all levels of the organization
- Knowledge of or experience in Institutional Securities businesses, Operations, Technology, Business Continuity, and/or Cyber a plus
- Knowledge of Technology architecture and technology testing methodologies desired
- We especially value candidates who offer innovative ideas and help increase the efficiency of our business
Beneficial:
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification or similar is a plus
- Understanding of industry best practices pertaining to Business Continuity Planning and Testing
- Understanding of existing and emerging regulatory requirements on the financial sector regarding Business Continuity and Operational Resilience
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.